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3: Murder at Top Level
Trial of John White Webster Massachusetts 1850
Written and narrated by EDGAR LUSTGARTEN
Dr. Parkman. a Harvard University Professor, disappeared. Some days later his remains were discovered in a condition that led to the arrest of John White Webster. Professor of Chemistry in the University. who was in Parkman's debt. A remarkable trial ensued.
Principal characters:
Other parts played by Eileen Colgan. Stephen Jack and members of the BBC
Drama Repertory Company
Produced by Joe BURROUGHS

Contributors

Unknown:
Edgar Lustgarten
Unknown:
John White Webster.
Played By:
Eileen Colgan.
Played By:
Stephen Jack
Produced By:
Joe Burroughs
Professor Parkman:
Russell Napier
Mrs Parkman:
Cecile Chevreau
Professor Webster:
David March
Ephraim Littlefield:
Allan McClelland
Mrs Littlefleld:
Margaret Robertson
The Prosecutor:
Alan Tilvern
The Defender:
Leo McCare
The Judge:
Harold Kasket

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