The Man Who Killed Himself

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The Man Who Killed Himself
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First edition (UK)
Author Julian Symons
LanguageEnglish
GenreCrime
Publisher Collins Crime Club (UK)
Harper & Row (US)
Publication date
1967
Publication place United Kingdom
Media typePrint

The Man Who Killed Himself is a 1967 comedy crime novel by the British writer Julian Symons. [1]

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Synopsis

Sick of his life with his wealthy but domineering wife, Arthur Brownjohn creates a flamboyant alter ego for himself and enjoys life with his second identity. Pushed too far one day he decides to murder his wife in the disguise of his other persona.

Film adaptation

In 1969 it was adapted into the film Arthur? Arthur! directed by Samuel Gallu and starring Shelley Winters, Donald Pleasence and Terry-Thomas.

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References

  1. Reymond & Keating p.133

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