Neil F. Grant Explained

Neil Forbes Grant (1 August 1882 – 24 December 1970) was an English journalist, memorialist,^[1] and playwright.

History

Before being known as a dramatist, Grant had an extensive career as a journalist, serving as foreign editor of The Morning Post for seven years. His most successful play, Possessions, was first performed in January 1925, at the London Vaudeville, then had a long run at the Garrick Theatre.^[2]

Works

• Dusty Ermine^[2] became the 1936 film Dusty Ermine, aka Love in the Alps, American title Hideout in the Alps.
• Possessions^[3]
• The Three Kisses^[4]
• On Dartmoor^[5]
• The Age of Leisure^[6]
• Petticoat Influence^[7]

Recognition

Grant was appointed a CBE in 1919.^[8]

Notes and References

1. News: Sir Abe Bailey Looks Back . . Tasmania, Australia . 29 December 1938 . 5 July 2022 . 8 . National Library of Australia.
2. News: Music and Drama . . 28,975 . New South Wales, Australia . 15 November 1930 . 5 July 2022 . 10 . National Library of Australia.
3. News: A.B.C. Highlights . . 8744 . New South Wales, Australia . 21 November 1939 . 5 July 2022 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
4. News: Repertory Plays Please . . 2601 . Western Australia . 3 October 1952 . 5 July 2022 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
5. News: Three Short Plays . . 4,594 . South Australia . 10 December 1937 . 5 July 2022 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
6. News: Theatre Review . . 1 . 38 . Queensland, Australia . 26 May 1950 . 5 July 2022 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
7. News: "Petticoat Influence" . . XLIII . 1101 . New South Wales, Australia . 3 May 1933 . 5 July 2022 . 17 . National Library of Australia.
8. Web site: 1919-01-07 . London Gazette: Supplement 31114 . 2022-07-08 . The Gazette . 450.