Brandon Shaw — Rope Character Profile

Brandon Shaw - Rope

About Brandon Shaw

One of the two murderers who strangle David Kentley to prove intellectual superiority. Hosts the dinner party and uses the murder chest as a buffet table. Appears calm but nervous initially, intercepts Mrs. Wilson from opening the chest, attempts to matchmake Janet and Kenneth to increase tension, and encourages Rupert to approve of their crime. Drinks heavily by the end.

Brandon Shaw — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by
John Dall
Appears in
Rope (1948)
Role
Protagonist

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