by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Another cheeky entry from the Aldwych Theatre farceurs, Banana Ridge is based on a play by Aldwych perennial Ben Travers. Alfred Drayton plays a wealthy, respected gentleman suddenly confronted with old flame Isabel Jeans. She shows up out of nowhere, claiming that her illegitimate son is his. The possibility of scandal creates a brouhaha with Drayton's wife Adela Dixon, and daughter Nova Pilbeam. Old chum Robertson Hare offers to help Drayton out--and nearly wrecks his own marriage in the process.
characteristics
- Inheritance
- Scam
- Plantation
- Scheme
- Shock
- Swindle
- Son
- Missing-person
- Lover
- Con-artist
- Claim
- Con-game
- Con/scam
- Father
- Child
