does anyone know where i can get a full script of Maria Marten/Murder in the Red Barn on tinternet?

Question

Or just a pretty detailed summary of what happens in the script.

Thnak you so much in advance.

Answer 1

Short answer: No.

I've done my best in rummaging around on'tinternet for you but there's nothing. Although you could probably buy a copy of the 1935 version for a few squid.

Short summary: Squire William Corder, potential defiler of the virtue of virginal Maria Marten (Sophia Stewart). When she refuses to let him have his way with her, Corder does away with the poor girl and hides her body in the red barn of the title. But the villain is -- curses! -- foiled when the girl's stalwart sweetheart uncovers the crime.

But you probably knew that.

"Gone, gone, and never called me mother."

Answer 2

I've got the lyrics on a cassette (which a friend taped for me a long time ago) the song is 'The Murder of Maria Marten' from the album 'A Favourite Garland' by Shirley Collins. It's a beautiful album, medieval folk, very haunting. You might try checking Virgin or HMV Folk Music - they often have CDs by this artists and other 60's and 70's British Folk music. Or look up Shirley Collins on the internet.
I hope this has been of some help.