Mystery of the Silver-Backed Hairbrush
by Burton Crane

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Highlights

One Act 30 mins Present Day Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes Comedy

Synopsis

When J. Grewsome-Smith, a wealthy bachelor, is murdered at the curtain's open, it's up to the great Chesterton and his trusty sidekick, Dobson, to solve the crime.

This delightful comedic mystery is easily staged and sure to earn a laugh.

Fans of Sherlock Holmes will especially appreciate the star detective's deductive methods.

Characters

Character
Minnie

His housekeeper

Flossie

His maid

Chesterton

The great detective

Dobson

Chesterton's fidus Achates

J. Grewsome

SMITH - A wealthy man-about-London

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
ISBN-13 9780874407372
ISBN-10 0874407370

Mystery of the Silver-Backed Hairbrush is a comedy play written by Burton Crane and published by Samuel French .

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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