The Constant Wife, a parlor comedy play, was written by W. Somerset Maugham in 1927. The title character, Constance Middleton, is a totally self-posessed London doctor's wife. Confronted with her husband's infidelity, she establishes economic independence ("the only real independence") while respecting but confounding every other character in the play. W. Somerset Maugham as photographed in 1934 by Carl Van Vechten. ... 1927 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, which contains Big Ben London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ...

While the play likely premiered in London, eye-witness accounts report it playing in Chicago in 1928, with Ethel Barrymore playing the title role. Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... In the play Carrots, c. ...

Revivals in 2005 found success in New York City and Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the United States, the most densely populated major city in North America, and is at the center of international finance, politics, entertainment, and culture. ... This article is about the city in Minnesota. ... State nickname: North Star State Other U.S. States Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) Official languages None Area 225,365 km² (12th)  - Land 206,375 km²  - Water 18,990 km² (8. ...