Brian Doherty

Brian Doherty, Toronto Barrister, wrote FATHER MALACHY’S MIRACLE as his second play, but the first to reach production, in the intervals of a successful legal career. He was educated at St. Michael’s College, Upper Canada College, and the University of Toronto, where he took an active part in productions at Hart House Theater. He was graduated from the University with honors, entered Osgood Hall Law School, and was called to the bar three years later. He read Bruce Marshall’s novel “Father Malachy’s Miracle” when it was first published in 1932 and liked it tremendously. After many delays, caused by legal work and the difficulties of dramatization, he completed his first draft of the manuscript in May 1938. The play was sent to Mr. Marshall and he endorsed it enthusiastically. Mr. Doherty also wrote dramatic criticisms for “The Canadian Forum,” light verse, and lyrics.