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| Author | Noel Streatfeild |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Publisher | Collins |
Publication date | 1952 |
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In 1954 it was adapted into a British film of the same title directed by Anthony Kimmins and starring Ronald Shiner, Margaret Rutherford and A. E. Matthews. [2]
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