# The Box Office Murders — Character guide

> Key figures in The Box Office Murders by Freeman Wills Crofts.

- [Inspector Joseph French](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/joseph_french.md): Scotland Yard detective investigating the Purple Sickle case.
- [Molly Moran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/molly_moran.md): Young woman central to the mystery, often the narrator's focus.
- [Curtice Welland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/curtice_welland.md): A key suspect or person of interest in the case.
- [Mr. Style](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mr_style.md): A character involved in the events surrounding the crime.
- [Thurza Darke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/thurza_darke.md): A woman with a connection to the case, possibly a victim.
- [Gwen Lestrange](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/gwen_lestrange.md): A young woman who becomes involved in the investigation.
- [Mr. Cullimore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mr_cullimore.md): A character who provides exposition about the case.
- [Sergeant Ormsby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/sergeant_ormsby.md): A police sergeant assisting Inspector French.
- [Sir Mortimer Ellison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/sir_mortimer_ellison.md): A prominent figure possibly connected to the crime.
- [Jim Sibley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/jim_sibley.md): A man mentioned in connection with Cullimore and Dove.
- [Mr. Westinghouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mr_westinghouse.md): A character with a role in the unfolding events.
- [Austin Munn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/austin_munn.md): A person of interest in the investigation.
- [Mr. Farrar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mr_farrar.md): A character who appears in the narrative.
- [Eileen Tucker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/eileen_tucker.md): A young woman who died under suspicious circumstances.
- [Mr. Arrowsmith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mr_arrowsmith.md): A character with a minor role in the story.
- [Dr. Hills](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/dr_hills.md): A doctor who may be involved in the case.
- [Miss Jennie Cox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/miss_jennie_cox.md): A character who appears in the investigation.
- [Mr. Mitchell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mr_mitchell.md): A character possibly distinct from the Chief Inspector.
- [Mrs. X](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mrs_x.md): A mysterious figure referenced in the case.
- [Mr. Theobald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_box_office_murders_se/characters/mr_theobald.md): A minor character, possibly part of Theobald & Grudgin.

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