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Someone Waiting

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  5w, 4m

Emlyn Williams

Martin's best friend Paul has been wrongfully hanged for murdering a girl in his adoptive father's flat. When he fails his law exams Fenn, a private tutor, arrives and confides to Martin that he is Paul's father and together they determine to discove…

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    5w, 4m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Mystery/Thriller
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary

Martin's best friend Paul has been wrongfully hanged for murdering a girl in his adoptive father's flat. When he fails his law exams Fenn, a private tutor, arrives and confides to Martin that he is Paul's father and together they determine to discover the true murderer.

Keywords

M4 (20, 40, 50) F5 (30s, 40, 60)

  • Time Period 1950s
  • Setting

    A drawing-room

  • Features Period Costumes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Authors

Emlyn Williams

Emlyn Williams
Emlyn Williams was a Welsh dramatist and actor. In 1927, he joined a repertory company and began his stage career. By 1930, he had branched out into writing with works such as A MURDER HAS BEEN ARRANGED and THE LATE CHRISTOPHER BEAN. He became an overnight star, however, with ...
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