Night Must Fall : a Play in Three Acts by Emlyn Williams

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Author Williams, Emlyn, 1905-1987
Title Night Must Fall : a Play in Three Acts
Note Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Georgia Young, Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Team
Summary "Night Must Fall" by Emlyn Williams is a play in three acts written during the mid-20th century. The drama revolves around a bizarre, sinister atmosphere mixed with touches of dark humor, exploring themes of crime and human nature. The central characters include Mrs. Bramson, an elderly and demanding matriarch, her niece Olivia, the charming yet enigmatic page-boy Dan, and the Inspector, who seeks to unravel a mystery surrounding a missing woman. The opening of the play introduces the audience to Mrs. Bramson's quaint bungalow and her household dynamics, showcasing her fussy personality and the tension between her and her niece, Olivia. As they engage in mundane conversations, hints of underlying discord and unrest begin to surface, especially with the mention of a missing woman, Mrs. Chalfont. The entrance of Dan, the page-boy, adds a layer of charm and intrigue, and his interactions with both Mrs. Bramson and Olivia reveal his disarming demeanor while cloaking his true intentions. The dialogue effortlessly sets up a suspenseful atmosphere and leaves hints of darker undertones that will likely be explored throughout the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English drama -- 20th century
Subject Murder -- Drama
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EBook-No. 7765
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 7, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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