The Black Spectacles by John Dickson Carr

Posted by Riklaa on August 28, 2012 at 11:57pm

The Black Spectacles
by John Dickson Carr
950509 - BBCR4
128K

In the small English village of Sodbury Cross, pretty Marjorie Wills is suspected of having poisoned some chocolates in the local tobacco-and-sweet shop, using a method pioneered by historical poisoner Christiana Edmunds. Her uncle, wealthy Marcus Chesney, believes that eye-witnesses are unreliable. He avers that to observe something, then to relate accurately what was just seen, is impossible. In order to prove his statements, he sets up a test; three witnesses are invited to witness some staged events not only in their view but in that of a movie camera. After the events, it is planned that they will answer a list of ten questions. Marcus Chesney takes a principal role in the staged events and, during them, is fed a large green capsule containing poison by a masked and disguised figure wearing black spectacles. Amazingly, the three witnesses cannot agree upon the answers to any of the questions and no one can identify the murderer. It seems as though Chesney very carefully set up the ideal conditions for someone to murder him and escape, but Gideon Fell, upon viewing the movie film, can answer all ten questions plus the eleventh—who is the murderer?

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  • Robert Flood August 30, 2012 at 5:06pm

    Also thanks too for putting on offer exactly what the doctor ordered.

    Bob

  • Robert Flood August 30, 2012 at 5:01pm

    I really enjoyed John Dickson Carr's mysteries from Old Time Radio and now I am excited to listening to a newer production from this great author.

    Thanks,

    Bob

  • Jim Robarts August 29, 2012 at 8:24pm

    Thanks for the Carr mystery.

  • Gayle Crane August 29, 2012 at 3:49pm

    Thank you, Rick for the Black Spectacles--and thank you, Bob for the Dr Fell and others.  Can't wait to play doctor!

  • AK August 29, 2012 at 1:47pm

    I'm so enjoying this feast of Dr. Fell mysteries! Many thanks!

  • Anson (Bob) Roberts August 29, 2012 at 12:14am

    With Donald Sinden, John Hartley, James Fleet and Connie Walker.

    Directed by Enyd Williams

    ===========================

    Shall we post the other Dr. Fell stories?

    • Riklaa > Anson (Bob) Roberts August 29, 2012 at 12:27am

      If you wish, Dr. Gideon fell is a favorite as are most really good mysteries.  ----------------------------  Rick

    • Anson (Bob) Roberts > Riklaa August 29, 2012 at 1:20am

      Doctor Fell is also already on my server. :>)

      Doctor Fell and others

      along with a number of his fellow doctor-detectives (some M.D., others Ph.D.).

    • Riklaa > Anson (Bob) Roberts August 29, 2012 at 1:19pm

      Thank You Kind Sir.  ------------------  Rick

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