About: Roy Horniman

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Roy Horniman (1874–1930) was a British writer, best known for his novel , which inspired several adaptations. Horniman was born in Southsea. His father, William Horniman, was Paymaster-in-Chief of the British Royal Navy, and his mother was Greek. Roy Horniman served in the Artists Rifles during the First World War.

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  • Roy Horniman (1874–1930) was a British writer, best known for his novel , which inspired several adaptations. Horniman was born in Southsea. His father, William Horniman, was Paymaster-in-Chief of the British Royal Navy, and his mother was Greek. He was the owner of for some years and was a member of the British Committee of The Indian National Congress. As well as acting he became tenant and manager of the Criterion Theatre and wrote many plays as well as adaptations of his own and others’ novels. In his later years he wrote and adapted for the screen. Amongst his notable works were Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal (1907), which was republished by Faber Finds in 2008 and again by Cavalier Classics in 2014, and by Dean Street Press in 2020. The 1949 film Kind Hearts and Coronets was based on Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal and the novel also inspired the 2013 Broadway musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Horniman also wrote in 1900 and in 1907. Roy Horniman served in the Artists Rifles during the First World War. (en)
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  • Roy Horniman (1874–1930) was a British writer, best known for his novel , which inspired several adaptations. Horniman was born in Southsea. His father, William Horniman, was Paymaster-in-Chief of the British Royal Navy, and his mother was Greek. Roy Horniman served in the Artists Rifles during the First World War. (en)
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