''She Died Young'' is a 1938
thriller novel
Thriller is a genre of fiction, having numerous, often overlapping subgenres. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety. Su ...
by the British writer
Alan Kennington
Alan Kennington (1906–1986) was a British novelist and playwright, particularly known for his thrillers. Two of his novels were adapted into films, the 1939 novel ''The Night Has Eyes'' was made into a 1942 film of the same title while '' She ...
. It was published in France in 1950 translated by
Maurice-Bernard Endrèbe, himself a noted writer of crime novels.
Adaptation
In 1956 the novel served as a basis for the film ''
You Can't Escape'' starring
Noelle Middleton
Evelyn Noelle Woodeson (née Middleton; 18 December 1926 – 30 January 2016) was an Irish actress and one of the first BBC television announcers. She was also a leading lady of the 1950s British films.
Middleton received a BAFTA Film Award nom ...
,
Guy Rolfe
Guy Rolfe (born Edwin Arthur Rolfe, 27 December 1911 – 19 October 2003) was a British actor.
Career
Rolfe was born in Kilburn, London. Before turning to acting at the age of 24 he was a professional boxer and racing driver, making his stage ...
and
Robert Urquhart.
[Goble p.256]
References
Bibliography
* Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
1938 British novels
British thriller novels
British mystery novels
British novels adapted into films
Novels set in England
Jarrold Publishing books
Novels by Alan Kennington
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