The Drunkard, Or, Down With Demon Drink!
by Brian J. Burton

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Synopsis

Edward, the penniless heir of his kind-hearted father, is a virtuous man.

One day the villain'squire Cribbs lures Edward to drink in an inn, and the effect is instantaneous; he becomes a drunkard and his poverty increases.

It is his foster brother William who fin's out what Cribb is up to, discovers Edward in the'slums of London and fin's the true will hidden by the villain.8 women, 7 men

Press Reviews

"Capital songs in the best British music hall tradition."

— Stage Magazine

"Tremendous audience response."

— Worcester Evening News

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 1968
Binding Paperback
Pages 84
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573016257
ISBN-10 0573016259
DCC 822/.914

The Drunkard, Or, Down With Demon Drink! is a historical play written by Brian J. Burton and published by Samuel French in London (1968).

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