Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall

Overview

When the imperious, embittered Mrs. Bramson learns that her young maid Dora is pregnant, she summons the child's presumed father to her bungalow. The young man, Dan, is charming but mysterious. Could he be responsible for the recent murder and beheading of a local woman, and could Mrs. Bramson be his next victim? Skillfully, Dan insinuates himself into Mrs. Bramson's affections and attemps to seduce her skeptical niece, Olivia. Despite strong suspicions of Dan's diabolical intentions, Olivia finds herself attracted to, and fascinated by, the young man. Emlyn Williams' classic thriller, a hit on stage and screen, provides thrills and surprises for audiences of any era.

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Cautions

  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Mystery/Thriller
  • Time Period: 1930s
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

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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