The Late Christopher Bean

The Late Christopher Bean

The Late Christopher Bean

The Late Christopher Bean

Overview

Premiering at the St James's Theatre, London in 1933, the play depicts the effect on a respectable but not well-off family of the discovery that paintings bequeathed to them by a neglected artist are now highly regarded and very valuable. The ensuing outbreak of avarice affects most of the household.

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Authors

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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