The Royal Family
Edna Ferber
 ; Characters * Julie Cavendish - Fanny's daughter * Tony Cavendish - Fanny's son * Gwen Cavendish - Fanny's granddaughter * Herbert Dean - Fanny's brother * Kitty Dean - Fanny's sister-in-law * Fanny Cavendish - Cavendish Family Matriarch * Oscar Wolfe - Cavendish Family's Long-time Agent * Gilmore Marshall - Julie's Love Interest * Perry Stewart - Gwen's Fiancee The story is a parody of the Barrymore family actors, with particular aim taken at John Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore. The character Tony Cavendish, a heavy-drinking womanizer, represents John Barrymore. Julie Cavendish is the prima donna Broadway star Ethel Barrymore. Ethel Barrymore was offended and her critical comments were quoted by the press; however John Barrymore saw the production in Los Angeles and was amused, and congratulated Fredric March on his performance as Tony Cavendish. (Otto Kruger had played the role on Broadway.)