The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (2012 film)

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is a 2012 Australian television movie about the events surrounding the murder of a man whose body is discovered in a handsom cab in 19th century Melbourne. The investigation is conducted under the leadership of Detective Samuel Gorby, which leads to several major discoveries regarding the secretive Frettlby family and their illegitimate daughter, Madge. It is an adaption of the 1886 novel of the same name,[1] created by Fergus Hume, who wrote it as an examination into the evils of the 'Big City' and the corruption that can be found inside it.[2]

The Mystery of a Hansom Cab
Based onThe Mystery of a Hansom Cab novel
by Fergus Hume
Screenplay byGlen Dolman
Directed byShawn Seet
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerEwan Burnett
ProducerMargot McDonald
Production locationMelbourne
Production companies
Release
Original networkABC
Original release28 October 2012 (2012-10-28)

Cast

Production

Filming started 30 April 2012.[3] Filming ended on 25 May.[4]

References
  1. "Mystery of a Hansom Cab". Museum Victoria. October 2012.
  2. Kipperman, Mark (2012). "White Settler / Big City: Mimicry in the Metropolis in Fergus Hume's The Mystery of a Hansom Cab". Department of English Faculty Publications: 1–4 – via Huskie Commons.
  3. Delaney, Colin (30 April 2012). "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab tele-movie begins production". Mumbrella.
  4. Diaz, Amanda (30 April 2012). "Filming commences on ABC telemovie The Mystery of a Hansom Cab". If Magazine.


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