Write Me a Murder
| Write Me a Murder | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Frederick Knott |
| Date premiered | 26 October 1961 |
| Place premiered | Belasco Theatre, New York City |
| Original language | English |
Write Me a Murder is a mystery play in three acts by Frederick Knott, which premiered on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre on October 26, 1961, presented by the Compass Productions, Inc., directed by George Schaefer, stage design by Warren Clymer, costume design by Noel Taylor. It ran for 196 performances, closing on April 14, 1962 at the Belasco Theatre.
Original production
Write Me a Murder opened at the Belasco Theater on October 24, 1961, and it ran for 196 performances.
Plot
The play tells the story of the brothers Clive and David Rodingham, who inherit the family fortune upon the death of their father. They then meet business man Charles and his wife Julie, a would-be thriller writer. Charles is anxious to work with the brothers on property deals, and so encourages David, who is also a writer, to co-write a murder story with Julie. It isn’t long before the two concoct the perfect crime, which twisted into a reality.
Original Cast
- The Hon. David Rodingham as James Donald
- The Hon. Clive Rodingham as Denholm Elliott
- Julie Sturrock as Kim Hunter
- Dr. Elizabeth Woolley as Ethel Griffies
- Charles Sturrock as Torin Thatcher
- Mr. Tibbit as Robert Milli
- Constable Hackett as Herbert Voland
Awards
Knott was awarded an Edgar from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Mystery Play. He had won an earlier Edgar in this same category for Dial M for Murder.