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Alan Paton(1903-1988)

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Alan Paton was born on 11 January 1903 in Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa. He was a writer and producer, known for Cry, the Beloved Country (1951), Cry, the Beloved Country (1995) and Lost in the Stars (1974). He was previously married to Doris Olive Francis. He died on 12 April 1988 in Lintrose, Botha's Hill, Natal, South Africa.
BornJanuary 11, 1903
DiedApril 12, 1988(85)
BornJanuary 11, 1903
DiedApril 12, 1988(85)
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Cry, the Beloved Country (1951)
Cry, the Beloved Country
7.0
  • Writer
  • 1951
Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
Cry, the Beloved Country
6.8
  • Writer
  • 1995
Lost in the Stars (1974)
Lost in the Stars
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1974
ITV Play of the Week (1955)
ITV Play of the Week
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer

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Writer

  • A Drink in the Passage
    • story
    • Short
    • 2002
  • Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
    Cry, the Beloved Country
    • novel
    • 1995
  • Lost in the Stars (1974)
    Lost in the Stars
    • novel
    • 1974
  • Seeing and Believing (1960)
    Seeing and Believing
    • writer
    • TV Series
    • 1973
  • Debbie Go Home
    • short story
    • TV Movie
    • 1962
  • ITV Play of the Week (1955)
    ITV Play of the Week
    • novel
    • TV Series
    • 1958
  • Cry, the Beloved Country (1951)
    Cry, the Beloved Country
    • novel
    • screenplay
    • 1951

Producer

  • Cry, the Beloved Country (1951)
    Cry, the Beloved Country
    • producer
    • 1951

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  • Born
    • January 11, 1903
    • Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa
  • Died
    • April 12, 1988
    • Lintrose, Botha's Hill, Natal, South Africa
  • Spouse
    • Doris Olive Francis1928 - October 1967 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    (1985-1986 season) His novel, "Cry the Beloved Country" inspired the musical, "Lost in the Stars," at the Long Wharf Theatre (Mainstage) in New Haven, Connecticut. Kurt Weill was composer. Maxwell Anderson was lyricist. Kurt Weill and Maxwell Anderson wrote the book. Tom Fay was conductor. Arvin Brown was director. Michael Yeargan was set designer. Jennifer Von Mayrhauser was costume designer. Ronald Wallace was lighting designer.

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    Sons David (b. 1930) and Jonathan (b. 1936)

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