Statements (314)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:theatrical_performances gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:radio_station |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:television gptkb:film gptkb:stage_play radio and television original stage play |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:London’s_West_End
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| gptkbp:audience |
high
audience participation in the ending |
| gptkbp:available_on |
gptkb:streaming_platforms
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Olivier_Award
multiple theatre awards Nominated for BAFTA |
| gptkbp:based_on |
gptkb:Play_by_Agatha_Christie
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| 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:characters |
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_analysis |
Examined in film studies
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Positive reviews
generally positive positive reviews popular with audiences |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired parodies
inspired references in popular media influenced other mystery plays Longest-running play in history significant in British theatre |
| gptkbp:demographics |
general public
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| gptkbp:directed_by |
multiple directors
|
| gptkbp:director |
Peter B. Good
|
| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:20th_Century_Fox
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
|
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:John_Trumper
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its plot twist
|
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
“ The murderer is among us.”
|
| gptkbp:featured_in |
theatre history discussions
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:murder_mystery
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| gptkbp:film_editing |
1974 film
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:London
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1952
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:mystery
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| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:television_special gptkb:television_adaptation television adaptations international productions stage adaptations radio adaptations stage revival audio adaptations stage adaptations in various languages |
| gptkbp:has_appeared_in |
over 70 years
|
| gptkbp:has_awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Olivier_Award gptkb:Tony_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_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 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 influence on dialogue writing inspired other mystery plays influenced other mystery works influence on pacing in theatre influence on suspense narratives influence on theatrical storytelling influence on whodunit genre |
| gptkbp:has_fan_base |
theater enthusiasts
Agatha Christie fans mystery fans |
| gptkbp:has_merchandise |
gptkb:books
gptkb:posters gptkb:program gptkb:DVDs soundtracks souvenirs souvenir programs cast recordings merchandise items |
| gptkbp:has_performed_at |
gptkb:various_countries
multiple languages |
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice gptkb:murder gptkb:deception gptkb:trust isolation suspense trust and betrayal |
| gptkbp:has_tour |
frequent tours
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
cultural landmark in theatre history
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Mousetrap
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:theater_productions
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:DVD
gptkb:streaming_platforms |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_for |
its suspenseful storytelling
|
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a classic of the genre
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its twist ending
audience participation element the phrase ' The play is a mystery' |
| gptkbp:is_longest_running |
gptkb:true
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| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
its iconic status
its suspenseful atmosphere its twist ending its plot twist ending |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Agatha Christie's works
Agatha Christie's body of work |
| gptkbp:is_set_in |
gptkb:post-World_War_II_England
the 1950s |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
gptkb:cultural_phenomenon
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:St._Martin's_Theatre
gptkb:London |
| gptkbp:merchandise |
gptkb:posters
gptkb:collectibles gptkb:novelization souvenir programs Soundtrack albums cast recordings themed gifts Film posters souvenirs and programs books about the play |
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Ronald_Binge
|
| gptkbp:music_style |
interactive elements
audience participation suspenseful whodunit |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
longest-running play in the world
being the longest-running play in history longest-running play in history |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
over 28,000
celebrity guest appearances special anniversary shows |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
celebrity guest appearances
|
| gptkbp:notable_production |
2022 National Theatre production
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ The murderer is among us.”
|
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
two
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| gptkbp:original_language |
English
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| gptkbp:parody |
Various media adaptations
|
| gptkbp:performance |
approximately 2 hours
|
| gptkbp:performance_style |
whodunit
|
| gptkbp:performances |
over 28,000
|
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:St._Martin's_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:performed_by |
various theater companies
various theatre companies West End cast |
| gptkbp:performed_in |
gptkb:1952
gptkb:West_End gptkb:various_countries gptkb:London gptkb:the_UK gptkb:Broadway multiple languages internationally international theaters the West End |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:London
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
October 6, 1952
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Ambassadors_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1952
gptkb:London gptkb:Ambassadors_Theatre October 6, 1952 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Peter_Saunders
gptkb:theater 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
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
book form
|
| gptkbp:record |
world's longest-running play
|
| gptkbp:release_format |
Theatrical release
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1952
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| gptkbp:remake |
The Mousetrap (2023)
|
| gptkbp:revived_in |
theatre festivals
various productions |
| gptkbp:runtime |
90 minutes
approximately 2 hours 15 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenings |
gptkb:Film_festivals
|
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:London
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:theater |
gptkb:West_End
international tours |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
trust and betrayal
|
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:murder_mystery
Murder mystery |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:justice gptkb:deception gptkb:trust gptkb:murder_mystery suspense trust and betrayal |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:true
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Agatha_Christie
gptkb:The_Old_Vic gptkb:The_Royal_Court_Theatre gptkb:Drury_Lane_Theatre gptkb:Olivier_Theatre |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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