Statements (300)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkb:Drury_Lane_Theatre |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:theatre gptkb:radio_station gptkb:television_special gptkb:film television adaptations international productions stage adaptations radio adaptations stage revival audio adaptations stage adaptations in various languages |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:television_series gptkb:theatre gptkb:radio_station gptkb:film radio and television original stage play |
| gptkbp:appears_in |
over 70 years
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| gptkbp:associated_act |
two
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:London’s_West_End
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| gptkbp:audience |
high
audience participation in the ending |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:theorem multiple theatre awards Nominated for BAFTA |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Play_by_Agatha_Christie
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1 million
highly successful |
| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Sir_Richard_Attenborough
gptkb:David_Suchet gptkb:Catherine_Zeta-Jones gptkb:Joan_Hickson gptkb:Derek_Jacobi gptkb:Eileen_Atkins gptkb:Pauline_Collins gptkb:Mollie_Sugden gptkb:John_Le_Mesurier |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Detective_Sergeant_Trotter
gptkb:Giles_Ralston gptkb:Major_Metcalf gptkb:Miss_Casewell gptkb:Mollie_Ralston gptkb:Christopher_Wren gptkb:Inspector_Craddock Mrs. Boyle Mr. Paravicini |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:John_Wilcox
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:created_by |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
generally positive positive reviews popular with audiences |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influence on crime fiction
theatrical traditions parodies inspired parodies and references in popular culture popular culture references inspiration for other works has a dedicated fanbase inspired parodies influence on character development influence on audience engagement influence on narrative structure has been referenced in literature inspired references in popular culture has been referenced in popular media influence on plot twists parody adaptations influence on stagecraft inspired references in popular media influence on mystery genre influence on audience expectations influence on detective stories influence on theatrical conventions has been referenced in films homages influence on dramatic tension popular references in media influenced other mystery plays influence on dialogue writing inspired other mystery plays influenced other mystery works Longest-running play in history influence on pacing in theatre influence on suspense narratives influence on theatrical storytelling influence on whodunit genre significant in British theatre |
| gptkbp:demographics |
general public
|
| gptkbp:died_in |
theatre festivals
various productions |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
multiple directors
|
| gptkbp:director |
Peter B. Good
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:John_Trumper
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
its plot twist
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The murderer is among us.”
|
| gptkbp:fan_base |
theater enthusiasts
Agatha Christie fans mystery fans |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:legal_case
|
| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Ambassadors_Theatre |
| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:West_End
international tours 1974 film |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1952
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:mythological_figure
|
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:award multiple Laurence Olivier Awards |
| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:Detective_Sergeant_Trotter
gptkb:Giles_Ralston gptkb:Major_Metcalf gptkb:Miss_Casewell gptkb:Mollie_Ralston gptkb:Christopher_Wren Mrs. Boyle Mr. Paravicini |
| gptkbp:has_merchandise |
gptkb:books
gptkb:award gptkb:DJ gptkb:software soundtracks souvenirs souvenir programs cast recordings merchandise items |
| gptkbp:has_theme |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice gptkb:Trust gptkb:military_operation gptkb:legal_case isolation suspense trust and betrayal |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
cultural landmark in theatre history
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Mousetrap
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:theatre
Mystery genre films murder mystery novels the mystery genre other mystery plays theatrical mystery plays modern mystery genre modern mystery plays subsequent mystery plays |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
murder mystery genre
classic detective fiction Agatha Christie's earlier works Agatha Christie’s writing style Agatha Christie's writing style Agatha Christie’s life experiences |
| gptkbp:influences |
Agatha Christie’s works
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life murder cases
real-life murder case Real-life murder case Agatha Christie’s experiences |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real-life events
real-life murder case |
| gptkbp:is_available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
gptkb:DJ |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
its suspenseful storytelling
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| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a classic of the genre
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| gptkbp:is_critical_for |
Examined in film studies
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
theatre history discussions
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its twist ending
audience participation element the phrase ' The play is a mystery' |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Agatha Christie's works
Agatha Christie's body of work |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:political_movement
inspired numerous adaptations influenced future playwrights remains a staple in theatre repertoire established Agatha Christie as a leading playwright continues to attract new audiences |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:St._Martin's_Theatre |
| gptkbp:merchandise |
gptkb:award
gptkb:museum gptkb:novelization souvenir programs Soundtrack albums cast recordings themed gifts Film posters souvenirs and programs books about the play |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Ronald_Binge
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| gptkbp:music_style |
interactive elements
audience participation suspenseful whodunit |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its iconic status
its suspenseful atmosphere its twist ending longest-running play in the world being the longest-running play in history its plot twist ending longest-running play in history |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
over 28,000
celebrity guest appearances special anniversary shows |
| gptkbp:notable_production |
2022 National Theatre production
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ The murderer is among us.”
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| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
world's longest-running play
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| gptkbp:official_language |
English
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| gptkbp:original_run |
gptkb:theorem
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| gptkbp:parody |
Various media adaptations
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| gptkbp:performance |
approximately 2 hours
whodunit |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:Borough gptkb:1952 gptkb:St._Martin's_Theatre gptkb:West_End gptkb:various_countries gptkb:the_UK multiple languages internationally various theater companies various theatre companies international theaters the West End West End cast |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Borough
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
October 6, 1952
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| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:1952 gptkb:Ambassadors_Theatre October 6, 1952 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:Peter_Saunders various producers various theatre companies |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
gptkb:St._Martin's_Theatre gptkb:The_Agatha_Christie_Limited gptkb:The_Mousetrap_Limited gptkb:The_Old_Vic gptkb:The_West_End gptkb:The_National_Theatre gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre gptkb:Ambassadors_Theatre |
| gptkbp:production_years |
performed in various countries
multiple revivals adapted for radio adapted for television performed in different languages has been performed in multiple languages celebrated 60th anniversary in 2012 has been running continuously since 1952 has had numerous revivals originally produced by Peter Saunders |
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Samuel_French
book form |
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical release
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1952
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| gptkbp:remake |
The Mousetrap (2023)
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| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
approximately 2 hours 15 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenings |
gptkb:Film_festivals
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
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| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:post-World_War_II_England the 1950s a guesthouse a guest house |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Monkswell_Manor
gptkb:Mousetrap_Guest_House a guesthouse in England |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Original_score
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| gptkbp:thematic_element |
trust and betrayal
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:legal_case
Murder mystery |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice gptkb:Trust gptkb:military_operation gptkb:legal_case suspense trust and betrayal |
| gptkbp:tour |
frequent tours
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| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
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