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Sam Cree

1928 - 1980

Samuel Raymond Cree was born in Lisburn, Co Antrim, on February 19, 1928, the son of Robert Campbell Cree and his wife Sarah (neé Hanna). He wrote popular comedies, pantomimes and sketches. His wrote his first play prompted by James Young of the Group Theatre, who asked Cree to adapt an English play, The Love Match, for a local audience. His next play, Wedding Fever (1960), was hugely popular, and ran for 42 weeks. Cree also wrote film scripts including for the English Carry On series, and Let's Get Laid (1977), about a chicken farm. He died in Lisburn on October 26, 1980.

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
Cupid Wore Skirts Sam Cree
Don't Tell The Wife Sam Cree
Family Fever Sam Cree
Fancy Free Sam Cree
Married Bliss Sam Cree
Second Honeymoon Sam Cree
Separate Beds Sam Cree
Stop It Nurse Sam Cree
Strictly for the Birds Sam Cree
The Mating Season Sam Cree
Wedding Fever Sam Cree
Widows' Paradise Sam Cree

Adaptations

Play Title Playwright
The Love Match Sam Cree Glen Melvyn