Gaslight
by Patrick Hamilton

Gaslight Book Cover
Gaslight Cover

Synopsis

This classic Victorian thriller was first produced in 1935.

Jack Manningham is slowly, deliberately driving his wife, Bella, insane.

He has almost succeeded when help arrives in the form of a former detective, Rough, who believes Manningham to be a thief and murderer.

Aided by Bella, Rough proves Manningham's true identity and finally Bella achieves a few moments of sweet revenge for the suffering inflicted on her.

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 5 total roles, 3 female and 2 male roles.

Publication

Publisher
Samuel French
Year Published
2004
ISBN 10
0573115796
ISBN 13
9780573115790
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Revised ed.
Print Length
98 pages
Language
English
Print
Gaslight is a British vaudeville / folk play written by and published by Samuel French in 2004. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780573115790 and an ISBN-10 of 0573115796.

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