Noel Langley

LANGLEY, Noel Aubrey (1911-1980). Novelist, playwright and scriptwriter, who produced numerous screenplays, revues and plays. Born 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. ***

LANGLEY, Noel. South African playwright. His work was performed by the East Rand Theatre Club. Also a novelist. ***(Tucker, 1997)

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