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The Cat and the Canary is a melodramatic romp written in 1922 by American playwright John Willard [1] (1885-1942).

The original stage play opened on February 7, 1922 in New York City.

The play was adapted at least four times into feature films.

An Arthur Lane and Actor's Company production was directed by Michael Howard 1 May to 1 July 1978 at the Brooke Theatre, Johannesburg, starring Phyliss Early, Terrick Fitzhugh, Stuart Parker, Brenda Wood, Bill Brewer.

Wikipedia [2]

Theatre programme held by NELM: [Collection: THEATRE PROGRAMMES]: 2012. 285. 1. 52.

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-A melodramatic romp by ?
+''The Cat and the Canary'' is a melodramatic romp written in 1922 by American playwright John Willard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Willard_(playwright)] (1885-1942).
+The original stage play opened on February 7, 1922 in New York City.
 == The original text ==
 ==Translations and adaptations==
+The play was adapted at least four times into feature films.
 == Performance history in South Africa ==
-An Arthur Lane and Actor's Company production was directed by [[Michael Howard]] 1 May to 1 July 1978 at the [[Brooke Theatre]] starring [[Phyliss Early]], [[Terrick Fitzhugh]], [[Stuart Parker]], [[Brenda Wood]], [[Bill Brewer]].
+An Arthur Lane and Actor's Company production was directed by [[Michael Howard]] 1 May to 1 July 1978 at the [[Brooke Theatre]], Johannesburg, starring [[Phyliss Early]], [[Terrick Fitzhugh]], [[Stuart Parker]], [[Brenda Wood]], [[Bill Brewer]].
 == Sources ==
+''Wikipedia'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(play)]
 Theatre programme held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: THEATRE PROGRAMMES]: 2012. 285. 1. 52.