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Mystery of the Silver-Backed Hairbrush

Short Play, Comedy  /  3w, 5m, 1any gender (adult)

Burton Crane

When J. Grewsome-Smith, a wealthy bachelor, is murdered at the curtain's open, it's up to the great Chesterton and his trusty sidekick, Dobson, to solve the crime.

Mystery of the Silver-Backed Hairbrush

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 5m, 1any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Farce, Mystery/Thriller, Parody / Spoof
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

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Summary
When J. Grewsome-Smith, a wealthy bachelor, is murdered at the curtain's open, it's up to the great Chesterton and his trusty sidekick, Dobson, to solve the crime. This delightful comedic mystery is easily staged and sure to earn a laugh. Fans of Sherlock Holmes will especially appreciate the star detective's deductive methods.
History
The Mystery of the Silver-Backed Hairbrush was first presented by the Tokyo Women's Club in the auditorium of the Y.W.C.A. in Tokyo, Japan and was directed by the Burton Crane.
Keywords
Performing Groups
J. GREWSOME-SMITH - A wealthy man-about-London
MINNIE - His housekeeper
FLOSSIE - His maid
THE MURDERER
CHESTERTON - The great detective
DOBSON - Chesterton's fidus Achates
AN USHER
A MAN IN THE AUDIENCE
A WOMAN IN THE AUDIENCE
  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting The living room of the Grewsome-Smith home, London.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 30 minutes

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Burton Crane

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