The Looking Glass Murders (1970)
Made for Scottish TV and airing in 1970, "The Looking Glass Murders" is a filmed version of the mime improv play "Pierrot in Turquoise", which Lindsay Kemp and David Bowie first staged in 1967. Pierrot is a freaky mime who ventures into a mirror where he falls in love and rolls around with the equally grotesque Columbine. But when Columbine spurs him for Harlequin, Pierrot's jealousy takes over and drives him to murder. Cloud, perched on a ladder, watches over the proceedings and narrates in song.
Director: Brian Mahoney
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: July 8, 1970
Cast
- David Bowie - Cloud
- Lindsay Kemp - Pierrot
- Annie Stainer - Columbine
- Jack Birkett - Harlequin
- Michael Garrett - Piano Player
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Brian Mahoney
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Looking Glass Murders about?
- Made for Scottish TV and airing in 1970, "The Looking Glass Murders" is a filmed version of the mime improv play "Pierrot in Turquoise", which Lindsay Kemp and David Bowie first staged in 1967. Pierrot is a freaky mime who ventures into a mirror where he falls in love and rolls around with the equally grotesque Columbine. But when Columbine spurs him for Harlequin, Pierrot's jealousy takes over and drives him to murder. Cloud, perched on a ladder, watches over the proceedings and narrates in song.
- Who directed The Looking Glass Murders?
- The Looking Glass Murders was directed by Brian Mahoney.
- Who stars in The Looking Glass Murders?
- The Looking Glass Murders stars David Bowie, Lindsay Kemp, Annie Stainer, Jack Birkett, Michael Garrett.
- How long is The Looking Glass Murders?
- The Looking Glass Murders has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).