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John William Van Druten ( 1 June 190119 December 1957 ) was an English Dramatist , best known for writing light comedies. He was born in London to a Dutch father and an English mother. Before becoming a writer, Van Druten studied law at the University Of London . In 1944 , he became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States .

His works include:

Van Druten also wrote two autobiographies:
  • ''The Way to the Present'', 1938

  • ''The Widening Circle'', 1957