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March 27, 1939
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Virginia Union Players to stage three-act drama re-enacting Ivar Kreuger's murder trial at Coburn Chapel on March 29, based on rumors he faked his 1932 suicide to escape to South America with hidden wealth. Previously presented at Shaw University.
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Union Players To Present Three Act Drama, March 29
Present Three Act Drama, March 29
RICHMOND, Va.-(S N S)-The Virginia Union Players will re-enact the murder trial of Ivar Kreuger, Swedish match king and financial juggler, in Coburn Chapel, Virginia Union campus, Wednesday, March 29.
The three-act play was presented at Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C., Friday as a part of the Negro Intercollegiate Dramatic Association's exchange program.
At the time of the suicide of Ivar Kreuger, revealing the complicated failure of his international financial interests, it was rumored that he had only faked his death, and had really gone to South America to live incognito and in luxury on a fortune that he had established there.
This story is the basis of the play which the Virginia Union dramatic organization has selected.
Present Three Act Drama, March 29
RICHMOND, Va.-(S N S)-The Virginia Union Players will re-enact the murder trial of Ivar Kreuger, Swedish match king and financial juggler, in Coburn Chapel, Virginia Union campus, Wednesday, March 29.
The three-act play was presented at Shaw University, Raleigh, N.C., Friday as a part of the Negro Intercollegiate Dramatic Association's exchange program.
At the time of the suicide of Ivar Kreuger, revealing the complicated failure of his international financial interests, it was rumored that he had only faked his death, and had really gone to South America to live incognito and in luxury on a fortune that he had established there.
This story is the basis of the play which the Virginia Union dramatic organization has selected.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Ivar Kreuger
Murder Trial
Faked Suicide
Swedish Match King
Financial Juggler
Virginia Union Players
Three Act Drama
What entities or persons were involved?
Ivar Kreuger
Virginia Union Players
Where did it happen?
Coburn Chapel, Virginia Union Campus, Richmond, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Ivar Kreuger
Virginia Union Players
Location
Coburn Chapel, Virginia Union Campus, Richmond, Va.
Event Date
March 29
Story Details
The three-act play re-enacts the murder trial of Ivar Kreuger, Swedish match king and financial juggler, based on rumors that he faked his suicide and went to South America to live incognito on a hidden fortune after the failure of his international financial interests.