 |
| ©Photo by Lon Brauer |
What: Double Indemnity, by James M. Cain, adapted for the stage by David Pichette and R. Hamilton Wright
Where: The Loretto-Hilton Center
When: Tonight at 5; performances run through April 7
Why: “Is it possible to commit the perfect crime? The beautiful and seductive Phillis Nirlinger is willing to try. Aided by smitten insurance agent Walter Huff, Phyllis sets out to murder her husband and collect on a giant insurance claim. Caught in the femme fatale's sinister web of guilt and betrayal, Huff finds himself on a deadly journey that may be more than he bargained for.” The 1944 film adaptation by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler is a classic of film noir. This stage adaptation is brand new; the world premiere took place just last year. For more information, call 314-968-4925 or visit repstl.org.
No comments:
Post a Comment