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Murdoch Mysteries - Ep. 7 - Body Double
 

Murdoch Mysteries episode 7

Body Double

 
A skeletal corpse that falls from the ceiling of the Grand theatre is identified as Virgil Smart. His widow, Stella, now runs the theatre with her new husband and a small troupe, including a pretty young actress and her fiancé – each of whom reports that Virgil had been found slumped over his desk, dead of heart failure. Stella insists her husband was buried at a proper funeral. But if this corpse is Virgil’s, then whose body did she bury? It seems that honour went to an out-of-work actor named Eddie. As if things weren’t complicated enough, Murdoch discovers a secret room off Virgil’s office – obviously designed for seduction. Could these murders be the result of a lover’s quarrel, a jealous husband, or a spurned lover? One thing is for certain: Each of these well-rehearsed actors knows what happened that night – and now Murdoch knows just how to trip them up.
 
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Murdoch Mysteries / Ep. 7 : Body Double
Episode 7 | Aired on March 6, 2008 | TV-PG | 45 min. | CBC (CA)
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  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 1 - Power
    Episode 1
    Power
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 2 - Glass Ceiling
    Episode 2
    Glass Ceiling
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 3 - The Knockdown
    Episode 3
    The Knockdown
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 4 - Elementary, My Dear Murdoch
    Episode 4
    Elementary, My Dear Murdoch
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 5 - 'Til Death Do Us Part
    Episode 5
    'Til Death Do Us Part
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 6 - Let Loose The Dogs
    Episode 6
    Let Loose The Dogs
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 7 - Body Double
    Episode 7
    Body Double
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 8 - Still Waters
    Episode 8
    Still Waters
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 9 - Belly Speaker
    Episode 9
    Belly Speaker
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 10 - Child's Play
    Episode 10
    Child's Play
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 11 - Bad Medicine
    Episode 11
    Bad Medicine
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 12 - The Prince and the Rebel
    Episode 12
    The Prince and the Rebel
  • Murdoch Mysteries - Episode 13 - The Annoying Red Planet
    Episode 13
    The Annoying Red Planet

Murdoch Mysteries episode 7 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

At the Grand Theater, a body falls from above during a Shakespeare play, leading Detective Murdoch and Inspector Brackenreid to investigate. They discover the decomposed body is male, possibly involved in the theater's murky past. The theater owner, Stella Smart, and the cast are questioned but deny knowledge of the body, later identified as actor Eddie Green. The investigation unc

Full Episode S00E07 Recap

### The Kinetoscope Introduction - **Setting**: Police station. - **Characters**: Detective Murdoch, Inspector Brackenreid. - Murdoch introduces the Kinetoscope, an early motion picture device, to Brackenreid. - Brackenreid, unimpressed by the gadget, leaves for the theater to watch Shakespeare. ### At the Theater - **Setting**: Grand Theater. - **Characters**: Audience, theater staff, Inspector Brackenreid. - Brackenreid and other theatergoers are preparing to watch a Shakespeare play. - A body falls from above, interrupting the performance. ### Investigating the Body - **Setting**: Theater stage. - **Characters**: Murdoch, Brackenreid, Dr. Ogden. - Murdoch, Brackenreid, and Dr. Ogden examine the body. - The body, in a highly decomposed state, is determined to be male. ### Exploring the Theater - **Setting**: Various parts of the theater. - **Characters**: Murdoch, Brackenreid, Stella Smart (theater owner), theater cast. - The team investigates different areas of the theater, including a storage room and a secret room. - They discover clues including a cut floor, a hidden jacket, and a leaking roof. ### Confronting the Cast - **Setting**: Theater dressing room. - **Characters**: Murdoch, Brackenreid, Stella Smart, theater cast. - Murdoch and Brackenreid question the cast, including Stella Smart, about the theater and the body. - The cast is unaware of the body's identity or how it ended up in the theater. ### The Investigation Deepens - **Setting**: Various locations in the theater and police station. - **Characters**: Murdoch, Brackenreid, Dr. Ogden, theater cast, Constable Crabtree. - Murdoch and the team delve deeper, examining newspapers and dental records for clues. - Discussion about Shakespeare's works and their relevance to the case. ### Unraveling the Mystery - **Setting**: Theater and police station. - **Characters**: Murdoch, Brackenreid, theater cast, Dr. Ogden, Constable Morrison. - The investigation reveals the true identity of the body and a potential motive involving the theater's value. - The cast's involvement in a deception is suspected. ### The Final Revelation - **Setting**: Theater. - **Characters**: Murdoch, Brackenreid, Stella Smart, theater cast. - A reenactment at the theater exposes the truth behind the murder and the body switch. - Stella Smart confesses to the murder, driven by jealousy and the desire to protect the theater. ### Aftermath - **Setting**: Cemetery. - **Characters**: Murdoch, Brackenreid. - Eddie Green, the victim, is remembered. - Murdoch and Brackenreid reflect on the permanence of art and the fleeting nature of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What device does Detective Murdoch introduce to Inspector Brackenreid?

The Kinetoscope, an early motion picture device.

Where does the body fall from in the theater?

The body falls from above the stage during a Shakespeare play.

How do Murdoch and Brackenreid determine the gender of the decomposed body?

They examine the pelvic bone and conclude it is male.

What clues are found in the theater's storage area?

A cut floor, a hidden jacket, and signs of a leaking roof.

Who owns the theater where the body is found?

Stella Smart is the owner of the Grand Theater.

What is the identity of the decomposed body?

The body is initially unidentified, later revealed to be Eddie Green.

What potential motive is suggested for the murder?

The motive is linked to the theater's value and a possible sale.

How do Murdoch and the team confirm the body's identity?

They use newspapers, dental records, and a facial reconstruction technique.

What revelation is made during the theater reenactment?

Stella Smart confesses to murdering her husband out of jealousy and to protect the theater.

What happens to Stella Smart after her confession?

Stella Smart is taken into custody by the police.

Who is Eddie Green?

Eddie Green was a theater actor with small roles and no family.

What was the cause of death for the body found in the theater?

The cause of death was strangulation.

Why did Stella Smart murder her husband?

Stella Smart was driven by jealousy and the desire to protect the theater's future.

Who paid for Eddie Green's burial?

It is implied that Detective Murdoch paid for Eddie Green's burial.

What Shakespeare play is frequently referenced throughout the investigation?

"Macbeth" is frequently referenced, often called "the Scottish play."

 
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