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Still Life
Noël Coward
Still Life (Coward)
by Noël Coward
Synopsis
First presented as part of the Tonight at 8:30 series, a success in London and New York, this short play was the basis for the hit movie Brief Encounter .
In a suburban rail station, Dr. Harvey removes a cinder from Laura's eye and they fall in love.
Subsequent weekly meetings over tea, scenes debating respectability or love, and some sentimental moments transpire before they decide they must part forever.
He is accepting a faraway post and she must return to a circumspect life.
At their last meeting, a chattering friend swoops down and there is no chance for a final goodbye.
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| LAURA JESSON
MYRTLE BAGOT
BERYL WATERS
STANLEY
ALBERT GODEY
ALEC HARVEY
YOUNG MAN
BILL
JOHNNIE
MILDRED
DOLLY MESSITER |
Publication
Still Life (Coward) is a play written by Noël Coward and published by Samuel French .
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