Patrick Hamilton, a renowned writer, entered this world on March 17, 1904, in Hassocks, a picturesque village located in the county of Sussex, England, United Kingdom. This celebrated author is often remembered for his remarkable works, including the critically acclaimed films Rope, released in 1948, Gaslight, which premiered in 1944, and another notable adaptation of Gaslight, which debuted in 1940.
Throughout his life, Patrick Hamilton was blessed with the love and companionship of two remarkable women, Lois M. Martin and Lady Ursula Chetwynd-Talbot, whom he married. Tragically, his life came to a close on September 23, 1962, in Sheringham, a charming coastal town situated in the county of Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.