Dead Ringer

The present timeline sits in the early 1960s, built on a World War II–era romance between the sisters and Francesco DeLorca. The backstory of the sisters’ feud anchors the plot, while postwar glamour and social expectations shape their choices. The contrast between wartime loyalties and postwar ambition provides the mood and stakes of the narrative.

Most of the action unfolds inside the DeLorca mansion and the upstairs cocktail lounge above the bar, where the twins’ scheming and confrontations play out. The mansion embodies wealth and social status, with its rooms becoming stages for deception and confrontation. The story moves to the police station and courthouse as the investigation tightens around the impostor and the truth behind the murders begins to surface.

🪞 Identity

The two sisters share a face but pursue different lives, and Edith's impersonation of Margaret drives the drama. The plot explores how appearance and social performance can mask true intentions and loyalties. The masquerade frays as clues and emotions threaten to expose the ruse.

💀 Murder & Deception

Edith's plan to murder Frank, and the subsequent efforts to maintain the disguise, show how deceit escalates into deadly consequences. The fake suicide and the possession of Margaret's identity become weapons in a dangerous game between sisters. The unraveling culminates in violent confrontation.

⚖️ Justice & Investigation

Jim's investigation digs into the arsenic poisoning and the truth behind the impersonation. He challenges Edith's facade and ultimately confronts the reality of the case, despite initial disbelief. The courtroom and the execution scene frame the final judgement.