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John William Van Druten (1 June 1901 – 19 December 1957) was an English playwright and theatre director. He began his career in London, and later moved to America, becoming a U.S. citizen. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society.
Jun 26, 2024 · Although often thought of as an American writer, Van Druten was born in London in June 1901. His father, Wilhelmus – a Dutch banker with an English wife, Eva – wanted his son to study law, so...
John Van Druten was born on 1 June 1901 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Gaslight (1944), Cabaret (1972) and Raffles (1939). He died on 19 December 1957 in Indio, California, USA.
John Van Druten was born on 1 June 1901 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Gaslight (1944), Cabaret (1972) and Raffles (1939). He died on 19 December 1957 in Indio, California, USA.
Feb 12, 2014 · John van Druten, a mid-20th-century playwright of romantic comedies, is enjoying a burst of interest on Off Broadway stages.
John William Van Druten (1 June 1901 – 19 December 1957) was an English playwright and theatre director. He began his career in London, and later moved to America, becoming a U.S. citizen. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society.
John van Druten was born in 1901 in London, England. His first successful play was YOUNG WOODLEY, produced in 1928. His best-known plays, primarily light comedies, include OLD ACQUAINTANCE (1940), THE VOICE OF THE TURTLE (1943), I REMEMBER MAMA (1944), BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE (1950), and I AM A CAMERA (1951).
