Sentence examples for based on a short from inspiring English sources

Carlisle Floyd's one-act opera "Markheim," based on a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson, seems like a nice little chamber opera.

The film, based on a short novel by Christopher Isherwood, chronicles that one day in his life: the day he plans to kill himself.

Champion was based on a short story by Ring Lardner.

The movie is based on a short story by Mr. Nolan's brother, Jonathan.

Mr. Stine said the "Haunting Hour" episodes were based on a short story collection.

It's based on a short story about a car accident and a man kills a child.

It was actually based on a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, 30.

The play, Mr. Mulligan's only Broadway production, was based on a short story by the Southern writer Speed Lamkin.

The film is based on a short story by Andre Dubus, flavored by snatches from Mr. Field's own experience.

An Education is based on a short memoir by Lynn Barber, adapted by Nick Hornby and directed by Lone Scherfig.

A strategy based on a short-term concept of "shareholder value" resulted in bombed-out share prices.