Opened at the Hudson Theatre on October 20, 1926. Closed April 9, 1927 after 202 performances — 6 months. The Noose is a 1926 play in three acts written by Willard Mack. It is a melodrama, with a large cast, fast pacing, and two settings. The story tells of a young man condemned for the murder of a fellow bootlegger, and his refusal to explain why he did it. Wiki link