Murder on Arrival
George Batson
Design for Murder
by George Batson
Synopsis
Tallulah Bankhead toured in this exciting play.
The story concerns Celia Granger, her son David and her efforts to maintain the traditions attached to her family and home, a magnificent old mansion on the Hudson River.
Suddenly a young maid is killed and Celia finds herself living in a violent present.
The detective on the case, a rugged self made man, is revealed to have admired Celia and brings a touch of romance to her life.
When the chauffeur who had stumbled upon information linking David and the slain girl is also brutally murdered suspicion falls on every member of the cast.
The climax finds Celia alone in the house and the murderer ready to strike again.
Comedy is supplied by two women friends who also figure among the suspects.
Press Reviews
"A fast moving, highly tensed whodunit."
— London Stage
"A swell chiller. A couple of juicy killings and the identify of the culprit well concealed."
— New York Mirror
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Design for Murder is a comedy play written by George Batson and published by Samuel French .
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