''The Noose'' is a play written by Willard Mack. It was later adapted for the films '' The Noose'' (1928) and '' I'd Give My Life'' (1936). The play opened on Broadway October 20, 1926 at the Hudson Theatre. It is perhaps best known today for introducing the previously unknown

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. It also featured actors

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and Wilfred Lucas.

External links

''The Noose''
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