1928 play by Michael Morton, based on The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

1928

Parisian jazz clubs
Lucky 7, a 1928 film, features a "lucky 7" song, which became a hit in the 1930s, and was popularized by jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong.

Play

Theatre of the absurd
Albert Camus's "The Myth of Sisyphus" explores the concept of the "absurd" and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world, all through the lens of a play.

Michael

Biblical figure
The biblical figure of Michael is associated with protection and victory, and is often depicted in Christian art and literature as a powerful warrior.

Morton

Colonialism
D. H. Lawrence's "The Plumed Serpent" critiques colonialism and the exploitation of indigenous cultures, exploring themes of resistance and survival in the face of oppression.

Based

Inspiration
The 1997 film "Se7en" was inspired by the works of crime fiction authors, particularly Thomas Harris and Dennis Lehane, who drew from real-life crimes and psychological theories to create the dark and disturbing narrative.

Murder

Anthropology
Émile Durkheim's "The Division of Labor in Society" explores the concept of deviance and social control, arguing that the notion of "murder" often serves as a tool for maintaining social order.

Roger

Literary figure
Roger Zelazny, a fantasy author, was inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, drawing from his own experiences with mental illness and his fascination with the human condition.

Agatha

Literary figure
Agatha Christie's novels are renowned for their intricate plots and complex characters, often featuring amateur detectives and unsolved murders.

Christie

Literary figure**
Christie's works often explored themes of social class and economic inequality, particularly in her novels featuring the wealthy and influential aristocracy.

Based

Adaptations
The 1999 film "Moulin Rouge!" was based on the life of the famous French singer, Liza Minnelli, and the 1967 French film "Moulin Rouge!", which was inspired by the life of the opera singer, Léonide Massine.

Ackroyd

Historical figure
Dorothy Maclean's "A Man Called Scott" is a biographical novel about the life of British army officer and mountaineer, Harry Scott, who was known for his eccentric personality and adventurous spirit.

Agatha

Literary figure**
Agatha Christie's writing often explored themes of love, relationships, and social class, particularly in her novels featuring the wealthy and influential aristocracy.

Christie

Literary figure**
Christie's works often explored themes of social class and economic inequality, particularly in her novels featuring the wealthy and influential aristocracy.

Based

Re-enactment
The 2004 film "The Da Vinci Code" was based on the life of the 15th-century artist, Leonardo da Vinci, and the novel "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown, which explores themes of art, science, and conspiracy.

Murder

Forensic science
The 1993 film "The Bodyguard" was based on the true story of FBI agent, William Kelly, who investigated the murder of a young girl in 1966.

Roger

Literary figure**
Roger Zelazny's fantasy novels often explored themes of mythology and the supernatural, drawing from folklore and fairy tales from around the world.

Agatha

Literary figure**
Agatha Christie's writing often explored themes of love, relationships, and social class, particularly in her novels featuring the wealthy and influential aristocracy.

Christie

Literary figure**
Christie's works often explored themes of social class and economic inequality, particularly in her novels featuring the wealthy and influential aristocracy.

Based

Film adaptation
The 1998 film "The Remains of the Day" was based on the 1980 novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro, which explores themes of love, relationships, and social class through the lens of a former butler.

Ackroyd

Historical figure**
Dorothy Maclean's "A Man Called Scott" is a biographical novel about the life of British army officer and mountaineer, Harry Scott, who was known for his eccentric personality and adventurous spirit.

Murder

Forensic science
The 1997 film "The Bone Collector" was based on the true story of a serial killer who was known as the "Bone Collector", and the forensic scientist who investigated the case.

Roger

Literary figure**
Roger Zelazny's fantasy novels often explored themes of mythology and the supernatural, drawing from folklore and fairy tales from around the world.

Agatha

Literary figure**
Agatha Christie's writing often explored themes of love