Peter Lovesey - Keystone

English actor Warwick Easton has arrived in Los Angeles and is hired as a Keystone Cop

As filming gets underway, tragedy strikes...

Peter-Lovesey's historical crime thriller novel, first published in 1983.

Set in 1916, among the real stars of the silver-screen in the heyday of silent movie.

Starring Mark Straker and Jennifer Ehle.

Dramatised by Michael Lewin.

Warwick Easton (Keystone) - Mark Straker

Amber Honeybee - Jennifer Ehle

Sennett - Roger Gartland

Brennan - Kerry Shale

Louise - Lorelei King

Frank - Don Fellows

Winnie/Mrs Swatowska - Ann Windsor

Slim - John Church

Chester - Gordon Reid

Director: Matthew Walters

An English actor is hired as a Keystone Cop, but silent comedy turns to tragedy.

English actor Warwick Easton is hired as a Keystone Cop, but silent screen comedy swiftly turns to tragedy. Stars Mark Straker.