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| − | ''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 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 text == | ||
The original stage play opened on February 7, 1922 in New York City. | The original stage play opened on February 7, 1922 in New York City. | ||
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==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | + | A production by [[Quince Productions]] was directed by [[Michael Howard]] (also starring as Paul Jones) from 1 May to 1 July 1978 at the [[Brooke Theatre]], Johannesburg, starring [[Vivienne Drummond]], [[Volente Bertotti]], [[Diane Ridler]], [[Robert Lang]], [[Peter van Dissel]], [[Terrick Fitzhugh]], [[Stuart Parker]], [[Brenda Wood]], [[Bill Brewer]]. | |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | ''Wikipedia'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(play)] | + | ''Wikipedia'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(play)]. |
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| + | ''[[The Rand Daily Mail]]'', 17 April 1978. | ||
| − | Theatre programme held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: | + | Theatre programme held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: TURNER, Sophie]: 2001. 30. 2. 8. |
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Revision as of 10:15, 14 September 2022
The Cat and the Canary is a melodramatic romp written in 1922 by American playwright John Willard [1] (1885-1942).
Contents
The original text
The original stage play opened on February 7, 1922 in New York City.
Translations and adaptations
The play was adapted at least four times into feature films.
Performance history in South Africa
A production by Quince Productions was directed by Michael Howard (also starring as Paul Jones) from 1 May to 1 July 1978 at the Brooke Theatre, Johannesburg, starring Vivienne Drummond, Volente Bertotti, Diane Ridler, Robert Lang, Peter van Dissel, Terrick Fitzhugh, Stuart Parker, Brenda Wood, Bill Brewer.
Sources
Wikipedia [2].
The Rand Daily Mail, 17 April 1978.
Theatre programme held by NELM: [Collection: TURNER, Sophie]: 2001. 30. 2. 8.
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