A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
The Governess
Full-Length Play, Drama / 5f, 6m, 1girl(s)
THE GOVERNESS
by Patrick Hamilton
Adapted by Roy Marsden
A new governess, Miss Ethel Fry, is appointed in the Drew household. Sinister and manipulative, she deceives all around her.
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Cast Size
5f, 6m, 1girl(s) -
Duration
105 Minutes -
Subgenre
Mystery/Thriller -
Target Audience
Adult
Details
Summary
A new governess, Miss Ethel Fry, is appointed in the Drew household.
Sinister and manipulative, she deceives all around her. When the
Drews'
infant vanishes, the house is thrown into turmoil. Patrick Hamilton’s lesser known thriller features Detective Rough, a character later made
famous by the author’s best known play Gaslight.
- Duration 105 Minutes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
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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