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Gaslight®
Full-Length Play, Drama / 3w, 2m
Gaslight®
by Patrick Hamilton
This classic Victorian thriller was first produced in 1935. Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately driving his wife, Bella, insane. He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer.
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Cast Size
3w, 2m -
Subgenre
Mystery/Thriller -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior
Details
Summary
This classic Victorian thriller was first produced in 1935. Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately driving his wife, Bella, insane. He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer. Aided by Bella, Rough proves Manningham's true identity and finally Bella achieves a few moments of sweet revenge for the suffering inflicted on her.
- Time Period Victorian (British and American), 19th Century
- Setting A living-room
- Features Period Costumes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Licensing & Materials
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Authors
Patrick Hamilton
Patrick Hamilton (1904-1962) was born in Hassocks, Sussex in 1904. He and his parents moved a short while later to Hove, where he spent his early years. He published his first novel, Craven House, in 1926 and within a few years had established a wide readership for himself.
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