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Sam Hanna Bell

1909 - 1990

Sam Hanna Bell was a novelist, short story writer and playwright. He worked as a senior radio producer with the BBC. His first collection of short stories 'Summer Loanen' was published in 1943. His other publications include the novels 'December Bride' (1951), 'The Hollow Ball' (1961), 'A Man Flourishing' (1973), 'Across the Narrow Sea: A Romance' (1987).

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
That Woman At Rathard Sam Hanna Bell