The Man They Could Not Hang (play)
| The Man They Could Not Hang | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Claude E. Murrell |
| Date premiered | 1911 |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Melodrama |
The Man They Could Not Hang is a play based on the life of John Babbacombe Lee.
The newspaper Lloyd's Weekly had published Lee's story, contributing to the re-opening of the case and Lee's release. Lloyd's then suggested to Lee that he dramatise his story to make some money; Lee agreed and Claude Murrell was commissioned.[1][2]
The play was turned into an Australian film, The Life Story of John Lee, or The Man They Could Not Hang (1912).
References[edit]
- ^ "AMUSEMENTS". Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950). WA: National Library of Australia. 20 April 1913. p. 6. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ^ *Autobiography published 1910 - April 23, April 30 Pt 1, April 30 Pt 2, 7 May Pt 1, 7 May Pt 2, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 June, 11 June, 18 June