Shakespeare Reference in Murder Movie

Jill McGown’s mystery novel Murder Movie contains a Shakespeare reference. Two police officers are discussing the case, which involves the cast and crew of a movie that is being shot. Patterson, the higher-ranking police officer, is speaking about Barbara Slaney, one of the actors. McGown writes: “‘She gets involved in some sleazy club act, and drifts into acting.’ He smiled. ‘I expect if you can make the punters think you’re enjoying it, you can play Lady Macbeth any day’” (p. 160).

Murder Movie was published in 1990. The first U.S. Edition was published in January 1991.