New play on 'Massie/Kahahawai' court cases, murder


A look at a new historically based drama in the Advertiser entertainment section:

One of the most controversial and, some would say, shameful events in Hawai'i history is explored in the new drama "Massie/Kahahawai," a Kumu Kahua production.

In September 1931, Thalia Massie, socialite wife of naval officer Thomas Massie, reported she was raped. Five local men were arrested and tried; a mistrial was declared, and the men were freed. Lt. Massie, Thalia's mother, Grace Fortescue, and two enlisted men kidnapped and murdered defendant Joseph Kahahawai.

These new defendants were represented by famed trial attorney Clarence Darrow. They were found guilty of manslaughter, but territorial Gov. Lawrence Judd commuted their sentences.
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Opens at 8 p.m. Thursday, repeating at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 6 at the Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St. Tickets: $5-$16. 536-4441.


Posted: Fri - January 2, 2004 at 09:36 AM    
   
 
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