Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery

The Ghost Breaker: A Melodramatic Farce in Four Acts

The glad play, by Catherine Chisholm Cushing, after the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. 5 males, 6 females. 2 interiors. Costumes, modern. Plays 2-1/4 hours. An orphan girl is thrust into the home of a maiden aunt. In spite of the trials that beset her, she manages to find somethi...

Chapters

3. Chapter 3

_Trunk that was carried off stage in first act discovered stage_ C., _wrong side up. Markings that were put on it first act are now upside down. Trunk on end. When curtain rises...

4. Chapter 4

AT RISE, MAXIMO, _an old discharged Spanish veteran, and_ GASPAR, _a villager, discovered playing cards at table down_ C. _This continues some time._ MAXIMO _slaps down cards ex...

5. Chapter 5

SCENE: _The Hall of the Knights, in the haunted castle. On walls a few old weapons, thick dust everywhere. Moonlight streams through round window high in wall_ R., _striking pic...

2. Chapter 2

_At rise stage dark. Moonlight streams through the window. Small clock strikes five. Pause. Tower clock strikes. Two gun-shots heard off stage right. Door slams off stage. Foots...

21. Chapter 21

One of the "five million", Clarence served where he was sent--though it was no further than Texas. As an entomologist he found--on this side of the ocean--no field for his speci...

1. Chapter 1

The glad play, by Catherine Chisholm Cushing, after the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. 5 males, 6 females. 2 interiors. Costumes, modern. Plays 2-1/4 hours. An orphan girl is thrus...

9. Chapter 9

13. Chapter 13

_Interior Old Spanish Castle:_ Stone masonry in ruins. Heavy stone windows with bars. Fireplace R.1. Stairway C. four steps with heavy balustrade leading through heavy door to a...

17. Chapter 17

2 Suits Armor. 2 Swords. 1 Break-away Table. 1 Break-away Chair. 1 Break-away life-size picture of Henry V. 1 Set Fire-Dogs. Hammer and Chisel. Wind effect. Stand for Armor. 3 L...

14. Chapter 14

1 Dressing Table. 1 Toilet Set. 1 Locket in case. 1 Settee. 2 Armchairs. 1 Telephone. 1 Canopy over bed. Curtains and window shades. 1 large flat trunk. 2 Steamer Rugs with stra...

15. Chapter 15

1 Gold Settee. 2 Gold Armchairs. 2 Gold Side chairs. 1 Pedestal with silver tray and pitcher. 1 Long Bench with cushions. 1 Telephone. 4 Small Curtains. Newspapers, Magazines. K...

18. Chapter 18

Rise dark, two blue pan lights back of window, two baby spots off left; one focussed on bed and the other on door down R.1. Red fire-escape light shows door R. when opened. Nigh...

16. Chapter 16

2 Stools. 2 Tables, old and heavy Spanish. 1 Set Bench and Arm. Lunch Basket. Tray, with wine bottle and two glasses. Hand Baggage. Playing Cards. 2 Pistols. 1 Long Chain Neckla...

6. Chapter 6

Manhattan Hotel at five o'clock in the morning. Stage dimly lighted by night lamp from side of bed. Theresa is sleeping. Modern, up-to-date hotel room. Furniture dark and a gene...

7. Chapter 7

Stateroom on S.S. "Aquitania," with doors leading off to bath and bedroom of the suite. White walls, dark plush hangings and gold furniture. Dark carpet. Atmosphere of a liner j...

12. Chapter 12

_Interior Spanish Inn:_ Stairway C. Leading into upper part of house. Door to L. of staircase. Door R.1 leading to wine room. Window left 1. Door left 1. 3 Backings. Stairs, pla...

20. Chapter 20

8. Chapter 8

10. Chapter 10

19. Chapter 19

11. Chapter 11