Cinema Murder

Published in 1918, 'Cinema Murder' by E. Phillips Oppenheim follows Phillip Romilly, a struggling art teacher in London who murders his wealthy cousin Douglas after discovering an affair with his girlfriend Beatrice. Assuming Douglas's identity, Phillip travels to New York, where he continues to evade his past while navigating the complexities of his cousin's life, which includes financial troubles. This novel explores themes of identity, deception, and the consequences of crime, making it a notable work in the crime fiction genre.