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Christopher Hassall (* 24. März 1912 in London; † 25. April 1963 ebenda) war ein britischer Dichter, Schauspieler und Liedtexter, der nicht nur zahlreiche Texte für Musicals und Libretti für Operetten, sondern auch Gedichte und Biografien verfasste und unter anderem mit dem Hawthornden-Preis und dem James Tait Black Memorial Prize ...
- 24. März 1912
- Hassall, Christopher
- London
Christopher Vernon Hassall (24 March 1912 – 25 April 1963) was an English actor, dramatist, librettist, lyricist and poet, who found his greatest fame in a memorable musical partnership with the actor and composer Ivor Novello after working together in the same touring company.
The Dancing Years is a musical with book and music by Ivor Novello and lyrics by Christopher Hassall, set in Vienna, from 1911 until 1938. It follows a Jewish composer and his love for two women of different social classes, with an ending set against the background of Nazi persecution.
Dear Miss Phoebe is a musical with a book by Christopher Hassall and music by Harry Parr-Davies. It is based on the play Quality Street by J.M. Barrie. It premiered at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham before transferring to the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, where it ran for 283 performances between 13 October 1950 and 16 June 1951.
Daneben wurden aber von Fremdautoren verschiedene Textfassungen erstellt, etwa Where the Gentle Avon Flows (Christopher Hassall, nach 1952), Only for You (Louise Tucker, 1983), Hör mein Lied, Elisabeth (deutsch; Erik Wallnau und Ann Heston, 1962), Droomwens (niederländisch; De Selvera's, 1960, mit dem Incipit Steeds als ik dit ...
Overview. Christopher Hassall. (1912—1963) writer and librettist. Quick Reference. (1912–63), British poet, librettist, and biographer, born in London, educated at Wadham College, Oxford; he subsequently became an actor. He produced highly accomplished lyrics for Ivor Novello's compositions, and gained ...
Christopher Hassall was born on March 24, 1912 in London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Gosford Park (2001), How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) and My Week with Marilyn (2011). He was previously married to Eve Lynett. He died on April 25, 1963 in Rochester, Kent, England, UK.
