A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act

Name: A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act
Author: John Maddison Morton

By John Maddison Morton

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A fast-paced one-act comic drama set in a country spa town in which an opportunistic intruder penetrates a lady's drawing room, posing as a relative while scheming to steal a pocket book of bank notes from a locked desk. Mistaken identities, a bumbling servant, cut bell-ropes, a hidden pistol, and an unexpected rival in the garden create escalating farcical complications. The action relies on deception, physical contrivance, and rapid entrances and exits to produce comic misunderstandings and a hurried resolution.

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John Maddison Morton

John Maddison Morton was a 19th-century English playwright known for his contributions to the genre of farce and comedy. His works often blend humor with social commentary, reflecting the theatrical tastes of his time. Among his notable plays is "Box and Cox: A Romance of Real Life in One Act," which showcases his ability to craft engaging narratives with witty dialogue. Morton also wrote several other comedic pieces, including "A Desperate Game: A Comic Drama in One Act" and "Betsy Baker! or, Too Attentive by Half; A Farce, in One Act." His legacy lies in his influence on the development of light-hearted theatre during the Victorian era.