When The Mousetrap opened in London, Christie, a legendary mystery author, predicted her play would run for just eight months. However, its initial run never ended, and it is now the longest-running play in the world. The murder mystery has been performed more than 24,000 times and is a popular tourist attraction. At the end of each performance, the audience is asked not to reveal the play's notorious twist ending. Who owns the rights to the play, and how did he get them? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst31251_Agatha-Christie-s--i-The-Mousetrap--i--Begins-Its-Record-Breaking-Run--1952-.aspx)
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