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1954
THE DESPERATE HOURS
Joseph Hayes

THE DESPERATE HOURS

A Play by Joseph Hayes ; Based on the Novel by the Same Author

by Joseph Hayes

Random House · 1955

Peak rank

#9

Weeks on list

10

Debuted

April 1954

Chart History

#1510151954

10 weeks on the Hardcover Fiction list, peaking at #9

Harrowing story about an escaped convict who breaks into a suburban home and takes a family hostage.

All Appearances

10NEWApril 4, 1954wk 1
13↓3April 11, 1954wk 2
15↓2April 18, 1954wk 3
10↑5April 25, 1954wk 4
11↓1May 2, 1954wk 5
9↑2May 9, 1954wk 6
16NEWMay 16, 1954
15↑1May 23, 1954wk 8
12↑3May 30, 1954wk 9
14↓2June 6, 1954wk 10

Details

Published
1955
Pages
216
Publisher
Random House
Categories
American drama

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