| The Man Who Changed His Name | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Edgar Wallace |
| Date premiered | 14 March 1928 |
| Place premiered | Apollo Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Mystery |
The Man Who Changed His Name is a mystery play by the British writer Edgar Wallace, which was first staged in 1928. A young woman begins to suspect that her wealthy, respectable husband may be an escaped Canadian murderer.[1]
Its initial run lasted for 77 performances at the Apollo Theatre in the West End. The original cast included James Raglan, Hartley Power and Dorothy Dickson.[2]
The play was the basis for three film adaptations. A British silent film The Man Who Changed His Name (1928) directed by A.V. Bramble and a British sound film The Man Who Changed His Name (1934) directed by Henry Edwards. In 1933 Mario Camerini directed an Italian version Giallo starring Assia Noris.
A radio adaption by Hugh Stewart was broadcast on 24 April 1943 as the fourth episode of the long-running BBC Radio drama strand Saturday Night Theatre.[3]