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Speaking of Murder

Full-Length Play, Melodrama  /  5w, 3m

William Roos, Audrey Roos

"Delightfully sinister." - New York Journal American

"Splendid fun." - New York Herald Tribune

Speaking of Murder

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 3m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller

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Summary
When Charles Ashton brings home his second wife, he fails to notice the hate and jealousy in his secretary's eyes. He is unaware of the dangers that threaten his wife as his secretary turns the full force of her malice upon her. The shocking truth is that she killed the first wife and intends to lock the new wife in a library vault where she will suffocate within two hours. A delightful old biddy who holds the solution in her hand and who might save the wife does not, unhappily, remain alive either. The key is lent to the young stepson. Will the vault be opened in time?
History
Speaking of Murder was first presented at the Royale Theatre in New York City on December 19, 1956. It was directed by Delbert Mann.
Keywords
RICKY ASHTON
CONNIE BARNES ASHTON
JANIE ASHTON
CHARLES ASHTON
ANNABELLE LOGAN
MRS. WALWORTH
MILDRED
MITCHELL
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day, 1950s
  • Setting The library of the Ashton home, forty miles north of New York City. July. The present.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"Delightfully sinister." - New York Journal American

"Splendid fun." - New York Herald Tribune

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: $110 per performance

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William Roos

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Audrey Roos

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