Affairs of State is a 1950 Broadway comedy written and directed by Louis Verneuil. It opened at the Royale Theatre, then moved to the Music Box Theatre and played for a total of 610 performances. It was the first play Verneuil wrote in English. Cast Celeste Holm - Irene Elliott Harry Bannister - Byron Winkler Elmer Brown - Lawrence Barbara O'Neil - Constance Russell Reginald Owen - Philip Russell Shepperd Strudwick - George Henderson References "Affairs of State: Celeste Holm is Starred in a French Farce that has a Washington Setting" by Brooks Atkinson, The New York Times, October 1, 1950 "Affairs of State to Arrive September 25th" by Louis Calta, The New York Times, August 24, 1950 External links Affairs of State at IBDB 1950 plays Broadway plays Plays by Louis Verneuil