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Noel Langley (25 December 1911 – 4 November 1980) was a South African-born (later naturalised American) novelist, playwright, screenwriter and director. He wrote the screenplay which formed the basis for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and is one of the three credited screenwriters for the film.
May 7, 2024 · Noel Langley (born December 25, 1911, Durban, South Africa —died November 4, 1980, Desert Hot Springs, California, U.S.) was a South African-born novelist and playwright who was the author of witty comedies and the creator of many successful film scripts, including The Wizard of Oz (1939), Trio (1950), Tom Brown’s Schooldays (1951), and The ...
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Noel Langley. Writer: The Wizard of Oz. Noel Langley was a South African novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1961. Langley was born on December 25, 1911 in Durban, South Africa. His parents were Aubrey Samuel Langley and Dora Agnes Allison.
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- Durban, South Africa
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- Desert Hot Springs, California, USA
Noel Langley. Writer: The Wizard of Oz. Noel Langley was a South African novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1961. Langley was born on December 25, 1911 in Durban, South Africa. His parents were Aubrey Samuel Langley and Dora Agnes Allison.
- December 25, 1911
- November 4, 1980
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Noel Langley has 31 books on Goodreads with 5223 ratings. Noel Langley’s most popular book is Edgar Cayce on Reincarnation.
Noel Langley (December 25, 1911 – November 4, 1980) was a successful novelist, playwright, screenwriter and director. While under contract to MGM he was one of the screenwriters for The Wizard of Oz.
The Tale of the Land of Green Ginger is a 1937 book for children by Noel Langley. [1] ( Later editions shortened the title to The Land of Green Ginger.) The book was originally illustrated by the author. In 1966, it was re-illustrated with Edward Ardizzone's now classic illustrations.
