The Admirable Crichton
by James Matthew Barrie

The Admirable Crichton

Synopsis

It is the Earl of Loam's whim to invite his servants once a month to the drawing room where they are treated as social equals.

His daughter and friends are forced to serve them much to the distaste of Crichton, the butler, who knows his place.

He accompanies the Earl on a yachting party with the three daughters, an affected young man and a sporting parson, as well as the lady's maid who is in love with Crichton.

They are wrecked on a desert island and Crichton, at first imperceptibly, takes command and wins their devotion by his resourcefulness.

The women vie for his favor.

He chooses Lady Mary no longer indolent, but intensely vital for his wife.-12 women, 13 men

Performance

Cast

A small cast size of 5 total roles, 5 female roles.

Publication

Publisher
Samuel French
Year Published
1934
ISBN 10
0573010021
ISBN 13
9780573010026
Binding
Paperback
Edition
Illustrated
Print Length
140 pages
Place Published
London
Language
English
Print
The Admirable Crichton is a British comedy / farce play written by and published by Samuel French in London, 1934. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9780573010026 and an ISBN-10 of 0573010021.
Digital
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