Stranger in Town story
A stranger going by the name of Sir Christopher Columbus dresses and acts like a clown, endearing himself to the local community. While there, he enters a business premises and reveals to the boss who he really is. Directed by: Wendy Toye. Story by: Sidney Carroll.
5 total · 3 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| how to murder someone and get away with it | major | The stranger put into motion an elaborate plot, which he had spend 15 years cooking up, to murder a man who had framed him for murder. |
| stage magic | major | The stranger and Mr. Latham both performed magic tricks of the stage-variety. |
| the desire for vengeance | major | The stranger wanted revenge on Latham for Latham having framed him for murder. The stranger had spent 15 years in prison as a result. |
| rivalry | minor | Mr. Latham and the stranger were briefly competing magicians. |
| the desire for fame | minor | The stranger seemed obsessed with gathering followers. |