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An Inspector Calls is a modern morality play written by English dramatist J. B. Priestley, first performed in the Soviet Union in 1945 and at the New Theatre in London the following year. It is one of Priestley's best-known works for the stage and is considered to be one of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre.
- J. B. Priestley
- 1945
A play in three acts, set in 1912, about a family dinner interrupted by an Inspector who reveals their involvement in a girl's suicide. The Inspector challenges their selfish and uncaring attitudes and asks them to consider themselves part of a larger society.
Sep 13, 2015 · An Inspector Calls: Directed by Aisling Walsh. With Sophie Rundle, Lucy Chappell, Miranda Richardson, Ken Stott. A mysterious inspector investigates the wealthy Birling family and their dinner guest following the suicide of a young woman.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Aisling Walsh
- 2015-09-13
A play by J. B. Priestley that exposes the hypocrisy and selfishness of the Birling family, who are linked to the suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith. The Inspector, who is actually a mysterious stranger, reveals the family's secrets and makes them face the consequences of their actions.
LitCharts offers a comprehensive guide to J. B. Priestley's An Inspector Calls, a mystery drama about class tensions and social responsibility. Find plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and more.
An Inspector Calls: Directed by Guy Hamilton. With Alastair Sim, Olga Lindo, Arthur Young, Brian Worth. A wealthy family is visited by a police inspector, who questions the family about the suicide of a young working-class woman.
Learn about the plot, characters, and themes of J. B. Priestley's play An Inspector Calls, a critique of class system and moral complacency. Find flashcards, study tools, and explanations of important quotes from the play.
