The Ghost Breaker: A Melodramatic Farce in Four Acts Part 20

PRINCESS. I love you! (_They embrace._)

SLOW CURTAIN

(_Second Curtain_)

(RUSTY _comes down steps and off_ L.)

STAGE MANAGER'S PLOT

Act I--

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 general atmosphere of the best.

Act II--

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 just before leaving dock.

Act III--An old Spanish tavern on the outskirts of Segura with a suggestion of past refinement, but now in a condition of decay. Mandolin and guitar heard in wine room at opening, with singing.

ACT IV--

An old Spanish castle, deserted, crumbling, covered with the dust of ages. Wind effect, etc., to create an atmosphere of spookiness at rise.

The House Detective in the First Act doubles Pedro, the innkeeper, in the Third Act.

Hotel Porter in First Act doubles Vardos in Third Act. Also can do the fight in armor.

Steward in Second Act doubles Jose in Third Act.

Maximo and Gaspar are unimportant characters in the opening of the Third and can be played by extras.

The best results in this play are obtained from a fast, snappy tempo throughout.

CARPENTER'S PLOT

ACT I-- _Interior as per diagram._ 1 Horizon drop.

3 Backings.

2 Doors, down left and right.

Window back R. and L. center.

ACT II-- _Ship's Stateroom:_ 3 Doors, R.C., R.1 and L.3.

1 Horizon ring.

1 Backing.

ACT III-- _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, platforms, and parallels.

ACT IV-- _Interior Old Spanish Castle:_ Stone masonry in ruins.

Heavy stone windows with bars.

Fireplace R.1.

Stairway C. four steps with heavy bal.u.s.trade leading through heavy door to armory.

Break-away picture immediately L. of stairway.

Door R.1 L.2C.

2 Backings.

Trap through stage C.R. above the middle line.

PROPERTY PLOT

ACT I-- 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 strap handles.

2 Small Trays in trunk.

Scissors, Knife, and Trunk Truck.

ACT II-- 1 Gold Settee.

2 Gold Armchairs.

2 Gold Side chairs.

1 Pedestal with silver tray and pitcher.

1 Long Bench with cushions.

1 Telephone.