Maria Marten, Or The Murder In The Red Barn - 1935 - 6/10
Beware, lovely minx, what the squire proposes is actually “a moment of pleasure, a lifetime of regret”.
Succumbing to urges, Maria finds herself in “trouble” a few months later.
As for the squire, played by the incomparable Tod Slaughter – well – he’s no Mr. Darcy.
“Ah, fair maiden, let us visit the abandoned red barn before we elope.”
Lively Melodrama bolstered with full blooded performances in theatrical rendition.
Viewing experience is between music hall and regional theatre, yet tremendous fun.
Loosely based on the real Red Barn Murder, which I first heard about on Shedunnit.