John van Druten
Playwright John van Druten (1901-1957) was one of the most successful West End and Broadway playwrights of the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society. His first play Young Woodley was originally banned in London by the Lord Chamberlain, but went on to have successful runs in the West End and on Broadway. It was revived at the Finborough Theatre in 2006. He later emigrated to America where his plays included The Voice of the Turtle ...See more
Playwright John van Druten (1901-1957) was one of the most successful West End and Broadway playwrights of the 1930s and 1940s. He was known for his witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society. His first play Young Woodley was originally banned in London by the Lord Chamberlain, but went on to have successful runs in the West End and on Broadway. It was revived at the Finborough Theatre in 2006. He later emigrated to America where his plays included The Voice of the Turtle (1943) which ran for three seasons in New York and was filmed with Ronald Reagan. He remains best known for his 1951 play I Am a Camera, based on Christopher Isherwood's short stories, which formed the basis of the musical Cabaret. See less
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John van Druten book reviews
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I Am a Camera
Excellent
by John C, May 2, 2015
I was thrilled with the purchase. I'd been looking for a pristine copy of this book for a long time and, though the seller advertised it as such, I had my doubts. It was perfect. Immediate ... Read More
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Bell, book and candle : a comedy
Photographs are a bonus.
by P K, Nov 15, 2012
I needed only the script, and this copy has a couple of good pics from the original production.
Condition is good. Read More
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Bell, Book and Candle
by wlepae, Jun 25, 2009
book received when promised and in condition stated. all went as it should very good transaction Read More
