Why the Chimes Rang: A Play in One Act by Elizabeth Apthorp McFadden
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Produced originally by John Golden at the Court Theatre, New York, with Walter Connolly in the leading role. Here is the story of the Bishop, an elderly and saintly dignitary, who stops by accident with his charming and quaint sister at a roadside inn just after there has been a hold-up and robbery. The Bishop has always had a secret love for detective stories and here is a chance to apply some of his choicest solutions. His sister, thrilled with the excitement of it all, eagerly joins in. The Bishop, now playing policeman, gobbles up clews and discovers the stolen jewels. Deftly removing them from a mug on the wall he leaves in their stead, one of his calling cards, and proceeds to his home to await developments. The developments arrive in the form of three ruffians, the masked hero in evening clothes, and the attractive heroine who had engineered the robbery. From now on it is a game of outguessing, turning tables, turning out lights, knife-brandishing, and gun-play, until the Bishop finally emerges triumphant to bestow his blessing on the young hero and charming heroine. (Royalty, $25.00.) Price, 75 cents. CHARITY BEGINS Comedy. 3 acts. By Ireland Wood. 3 males, 7 females. Interior. Modern costumes. First produced at the Aldwych Theatre in London. The Deveral household consists of old Mrs. Deveral, her middle-aged children--Agnes who is |
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