The Film Mystery by Arthur B. Reeve
The story follows the detective work of Craig Kennedy, a scientist and detective, as he investigates the murder of a film producer. The victim was killed during the screening of a new film at a private theater. The investigation leads to a complex web of relationships between the victim's family, business partners, and rivals. Kennedy must use his scientific expertise and detective skills to uncover the truth behind the murder. Themes: Murder, mystery, science, technology, and film industry. Symbolism: The film industry represents a world of illusions and deception, where appearances can be misleading and nothing is as it seems. The use of scientific techniques and forensic analysis serves as a reminder of the power of reason and evidence in uncovering the truth.
By Arthur B. Reeve · First published 1914 · Genre: Mystery, Detective fiction, Crime · 32 chapters
Contents
- A CAMERA CRIME
- THE TINY SCRATCH
- TANGLED MOTIVES
- THE FATAL SCRIPT
- AN EMOTIONAL MAZE
- THE FIRST CLUE
- ENID FAYE
- LAWRENCE MILLARD
- WHITE-LIGHT SHADOWS
- CHEMICAL RESEARCH
- FORESTALLED
- EMERY PHELPS
- MARILYN LORING
- ANOTHER CLUE
- I BECOME A DETECTIVE
- ENID ASSISTS
- AN APPEAL
- THE ANTIVENIN
- AROUND THE CIRCLE
- THE BANQUET SCENE
- MERLE SHIRLEY OVERACTS
- THE STEM
- BOTULIN TOXIN
- THE INVISIBLE MENACE
- ITCHING SALVE
- A CIGARETTE CASE
- THE FILM FIRE
- THE PHOSPHORUS BOMB
- MICROSCOPIC EVIDENCE
- THE BALLROOM SCENE
- PHYSOSTIGMIN
- CAMERA EVIDENCE