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| − | + | Noel Langley[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Langley] (1911-1980) was a South African born novelist, playwright and scriptwriter, author of numerous screenplays, revues and plays. | |
| − | + | Born Noel Aubrey Langley in Durban, | |
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| + | His first play, ''[[Queer Cargo]]'', was produced by the [[Durban Repertory Theatre]] in 1935. | ||
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| + | Between 1945 and 1960, ''[[Edward, My Son]]'', ''[[Cage me a Peacock]]'', and ''[[Little Lambs Eat Ivy]]'' were all presented in London’s West End, and ''An Elegance of Rebels'' was broadcast by the [[SABC]] in 1959 (published 1960). He was also the author of 17 novels and his film credits include ''The Wizard of Oz'' (MGM, 1939) and ''The Pickwick Papers'' (1952). | ||
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| + | Some of his plays were produced by the [[East Rand Theatre Club]] over the years. *** | ||
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| + | ''[[An Elegance of Rebels]]'' was broadcast by the [[SABC]] in 1959 (published 1960). | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Langley | ||
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| + | [[Percy Tucker]], 1997. | ||
Revision as of 06:09, 1 July 2015
Noel Langley[1] (1911-1980) was a South African born novelist, playwright and scriptwriter, author of numerous screenplays, revues and plays.
Born Noel Aubrey Langley in Durban,
His first play, Queer Cargo, was produced by the Durban Repertory Theatre in 1935.
Between 1945 and 1960, Edward, My Son, Cage me a Peacock, and Little Lambs Eat Ivy were all presented in London’s West End, and An Elegance of Rebels was broadcast by the SABC in 1959 (published 1960). He was also the author of 17 novels and his film credits include The Wizard of Oz (MGM, 1939) and The Pickwick Papers (1952).
Some of his plays were produced by the East Rand Theatre Club over the years. ***
An Elegance of Rebels was broadcast by the SABC in 1959 (published 1960).
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Langley
Percy Tucker, 1997.
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