Frank Howel Evans Explained

Francis (Frank) Howel Evans (1867–1931) was a Welsh[1] author who wrote for many British story papers such as Chums, The Boy's Own Paper, and The Boys' Friend during the first few decades of the 20th century.[2] He also wrote under the pen names Atherley Daunt and Crutchley Payne. Many of his stories take place in the theatre.[3]

Evans is probably best remembered for his "Old Pawray" stories featuring the retired French detective Monsieur Jules Poiret, likely an inspiration for Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.[4] He also wrote six Sexton Blake stories for The Union Jack[5] and The Penny Popular.[6] One of his stories was filmed as In the Shadow of Big Ben (1914), directed by Frank Wilson and starring Tom Powers, Alma Taylor, and Jack Raymond.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Penralley Papers. The National Library of Wales. 5 May 2017. 15 September 2020.
  2. Web site: Evans, Frank Howel. British Juvenile Story Papers and Pocket Libraries Index. 15 September 2020.
  3. Book: Lofts, W. O. G.. The Men Behind Boys' Fiction. W. O. G. Lofts. Adley. D. J.. 1970. Howard Baker. 09-3047703. 132.
  4. Book: Ashley, Mike. The Age of the Storytellers: British Popular Fiction Magazines, 1880–1950. Mike Ashley (writer). 2006. 138. 0-7123-0698-6. British Library.
  5. Web site: Sexton Blake Bibliography: 1905. Hodder. Mark. Mark Hodder. Blakiana. 15 September 2020.
  6. Web site: Sexton Blake Bibliography: 1913. Hodder. Mark. Mark Hodder. Blakiana. 15 September 2020.
  7. Web site: In the Shadow of Big Ben (1914). https://web.archive.org/web/20210119093724/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6ad333f9. dead. 19 January 2021. British Film Institute. 15 September 2020.

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