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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 · A mysterious inspector investigates the wealthy Birling family and their dinner guest following the suicide of a young woman. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and connections for this 2015 crime drama mystery.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Aisling Walsh
- 2015-09-13
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.
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.
An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley centres on Inspector Goole’s interrogation of the Birling family, following the death of a young girl called Eva...
Learn about the enduring appeal of Priestley's most popular play, a thriller that asks who is responsible for social crimes and injustice. Find out how the play was written, performed and received in different historical contexts.
