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    The Mystery of the Blue Diamond

    Tintin in India or The Mystery of the Blue Diamond, is a 1941


    Tintin in India or
    Belgian theatre piece in three acts written by Hergé and Jacques
    Van Melkebeke. It features Hergé's famous character, Tintin, and The Mystery of the Blue
    covers much of the second half of Cigars of the Pharaoh as Tintin Diamond
    attempts to rescue a stolen blue diamond. The events of the story Written by Hergé and
    occur within the chronology of Tintin stories, between The Crab Jacques Van
    with the Golden Claws and The Shooting Star. Melkebeke
    Directed by Paul Riga
    History Date premiered 1941

    Van Melkebeke wrote the first and third act, with Hergé writing the Place premiered Théâtre Royal
    second act. This was the first time that Hergé worked so closely des Galeries,
    with another author to write one of his works. The play was Brussels
    performed at the Théâtre Royal des Galeries in Brussels, directed Original language French
    by Paul Riga, and found success with the public. The script of the
    Subject Tintin attempts
    play is considered to be lost.[1]
    to rescue a
    It is possible that the inspiration for the diamond comes from the stolen blue
    story about Hope Diamond ("le bleu de france"). diamond
    Genre Adventure
    List of characters and cast Setting India and
    Syldavia
    In order of appearance:

    Prime Minister Badapour: Reginald Dourka Romane


    Durant and Durand: Marcel André — the two detectives commonly known (in English) as
    Thomson and Thompson. Here they are introduced by name for the first time — as "Durant
    and Durand", although they were later renamed "Dupont and Dupond".[2]
    Dr. Mickey Nickolson: Georges Keppens
    Ms. Nickolson: Nelly Corbusier
    The Maharajah of Padakhore: Franz Joubert
    Mr. Chippendale (archaeologist): Paul Riga
    Madame Chippendale: Christiane Wéry
    Viscount Koulanky, Ambassador of Ruritania: Paul Saussus
    Tintin : Jeanne Rubens
    Fakir Caudebathimouva Thoubva: Dara Gee
    Maharaja's servant: Jean Dusart
    Rampura Lieutenant: Dara Gee

    Synopsis

    Act one

    Pedakhore Palace, India. The Maharaja and the invited persons enter: The Ambassador to Syldavie Count
    Koulansky, Doctor Nicholson and his wife, and the nearly deaf archaeologist Chippendale accompanied by
    his wife. A telegram announces the arrival of Tintin. Count Koulansky is delighted. Since the affairs
    surrounding The Sceptre of Ottokar, Tintin is popularly considered a hero in Syldavia. A young reporter
    arrives and the soirée commences. Caudebathimouva Thoubva is to demonstrate hypnotism, followed by a
    large Indian ballet. At the end of the soirée, the Maharaja has prepared a presentation for those invited on
    the celebrated blue diamond. However, it is revealed that the diamond has disappeared. Tintin concludes
    that the thief is amongst the invited. Durant and Durand investigate, but without success. Tintin suggests
    that those to be questioned continue with him on the voyage to Syldavia aboard the Rampura.

    Act two

    Aboard the Rampura, Tintin questions those who were at the events of the night before, but one of the
    servants of the Maharaja has departed. Tintin decides to send a telegram before the boat arrives in Syldavia.

    Act three

    In the medieval hall of the Chateau of Syldavia, Tintin, with the use of his telegram, catches the thief.

    References

    Notes
    1. Sadoul 1975, p. 143; Thompson 1991, pp. 132–133, 142; Lofficier & Lofficier 2002, pp. 148–
    149.
    2. Thompson 1991, p. 52; Lofficier & Lofficier 2002, p. 31; Assouline & Ruas 2009, p. 42;
    Peeters 2012, p. 65.

    Sources consulted
    Tintinologist.com (http://www.tintinologist.org/search/search.pl?Terms=blue+diamond)
    Assouline, Pierre; Ruas, Charles (2009). Hergé: The Man Who Created Tintin. Oxford
    University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-983727-4. p. 218.
    Lofficier, Jean-Marc; Lofficier, Randy (2002). The Pocket Essential Tintin. Harpenden,
    Hertfordshire: Pocket Essentials. ISBN 978-1-84243-226-6.
    Peeters, Benoît (2012) [2002]. Hergé: Son of Tintin. Translated by Tina A. Kover. Baltimore,
    Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 978-1-4214-0454-7.
    Sadoul, Numa (1975). Tintin et moi: entretiens avec Hergé [Tintin and I: Interviews with
    Hergé] (in French). Casterman. ISBN 978-2-08-080052-7.
    Thompson, Harry (1991). Tintin: Hergé and His Creation. London: John Murray Publishers
    Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84854-672-1.

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