John William Van Druten
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John William Van Druten (1 June 1901, London – 19 December 1957, Indio, California) was an English dramatist, best known for writing light comedies. He was born in London to a Dutch father and an English mother. Before becoming a writer, Van Druten studied law at the University of London. In 1944, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States.
His works include:
- Old Acquaintance (1940)
- Leave Her to Heaven (1940)
- The Voice of the Turtle (1943)
- I Remember Mama (1944)
- Bell, Book and Candle (1950)
- I Am a Camera (1951)
Van Druten also wrote two autobiographies: