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| − | The character '''King Kong''' was created by English writer Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Wallace] | + | The character '''King Kong''' was created by English writer Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Wallace] . |
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| + | (''Wikipedia'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kong] : '''King Kong''' is a giant movie monster, resembling a colossal gorilla, that has appeared in various media since 1933. The character first appeared in the 1933 film ''King Kong'', which received universal acclaim upon its initial release and re-releases. The film was remade in 1976 and once again in 2005. The character has become one of the world's most famous movie icons, having inspired countless sequels, remakes, spin-offs, imitators, parodies, cartoons, books, comics, video games, theme park rides, and even a stage play [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kong_%282013_musical%29]. His role in the different narratives varies, ranging from a rampaging monster to a tragic antihero. | ||
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Revision as of 17:05, 2 February 2016
King Kong (1959) [1] is a South African musical (sub-titled "A Jazz Opera") with music by Todd Matshikiza, book by Harry Bloom and lyrics by Matshikiza and Pat Willams.
Contents
The original text
The character King Kong was created by English writer Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) [2] .
(Wikipedia [3] : King Kong is a giant movie monster, resembling a colossal gorilla, that has appeared in various media since 1933. The character first appeared in the 1933 film King Kong, which received universal acclaim upon its initial release and re-releases. The film was remade in 1976 and once again in 2005. The character has become one of the world's most famous movie icons, having inspired countless sequels, remakes, spin-offs, imitators, parodies, cartoons, books, comics, video games, theme park rides, and even a stage play [4]. His role in the different narratives varies, ranging from a rampaging monster to a tragic antihero.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Sources
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