Money-Spinner

Money-Spinner

by Arthur Wing Pinero

In "Money-Spinner", a man named Harold Boycott finds himself in a precarious situation when his younger brother incurs a significant gambling debt. To save his sibling from ruin, Harold borrows the necessary funds, putting his own financial stability at risk. As the play unfolds, Harold faces the daunting prospect of repaying the loan before his employers return, adding an element of urgency to his predicament. Meanwhile, his wife, Millicent, seeks to secure funds from a former suitor, Lord Kengussie, hoping to alleviate Harold's financial burden. The intricate web of relationships, financial entanglements, and social anxieties forms the core of this comedic drama, offering a glimpse into the complex dynamics of a family grappling with financial hardship and social pressures.

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Sir Arthur Wing Pinero was an English playwright and, early in his career, actor. Pinero was drawn to the theatre from an early age, and became a professional actor at the age of 19. He gained experie...

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