John Van Druten - Definition

John William Van Druten (1 June 1901–19 December 1957) 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. He became a U.S. citizen in 1944.

His works include:

• Old Acquaintance, 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:

• The Way to the Present, 1938
• The Widening Circle, 1957