It was adapted by George Axelrod (who also co-wroteThe Seven Year Itch (1955)that also starred Marilyn Monroe) from the 1955 Broadway hit play by William Inge.Or terrible things." Philos feared that Memnon would use his invention for war, and then identified Memnon""s location - in the outdoor training courtyard, where he was practicing his fighting skills.The screenplay by Steven Zaillian was adapted from Thomas Keneally""s 1982 biographic novel (Schindler""s Ark), constructed by interviews with 50 Schindler survivors found in many nations, and other wartime associates of the title character, as well as other written testimonies and sources.He was magically offered a cup of drink and charmed with some tempting Turkish Delight candy.The childless Queen suggested that he could become Prince of Narnia one day - and "maybe even King," in exchange for bringing his three family members to her castle located between two hills in the distance.