The Noble Lord is a one-act play by Percival Wilde (1887-1953), the American dramatist who was a master of the short play and wrote influential handbooks on the form. His one-acts were staples of little theatres, schools, and amateur companies across America for decades. Witty and tightly built, they show the craft that made Wilde the go-to author for the short stage piece. Free PDF download available on BDeBooks.