Top 7 Astounding Backdrops for Clue

No better mysteries than the ones we build ourselves. Based on the popular board game Clue, this movie follows the story of six strangers who become involved in a murder mystery at a secluded mansion.

This story explores greed, ambition, jealousy, and human nature. The film grew popular due to its innovative technique of making multiple endings and screening all of them at different theatres. Since its release, the film has gained a cult following, along with a stage adaptation and national tour.

Let’s get mysterious with the classic tale Clue!

What Is Clue About?

In 1954, six strangers are invited to a remote mansion in New England, where they are greeted by Wadsworth, the butler, and Yvette, the maid. To protect their identities, each guest is given a pseudonym: Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, and Miss Scarlet.

Throughout the evening, they become aware that they all have connections to the government. At dinner, they meet Mr. Boddy, who has been blackmailing all of them. Wadsworth pretends to turn him in to the police, but Mr Boddy threatens to reveal all of their secrets. He then hands all of the guests a weapon: a rope, a lead pipe, a revolver, a candlestick, a wrench, and a dagger, and advises them to kill Wadsworth before he can call the cops. A few minutes later, Mr. Boddy is found dead on the floor.

As they try to investigate Mr. Boddy’s death, Wadsworth opens up about his indenture with Boddy. The group first suspects the cook, but they find her stabbed to death in the kitchen. In the mayhem, someone discovers Boddy was still alive, before he’s brutally killed with a candlestick. Wadsworth decides to lock all the weapons in a cupboard. However, a motorist arrives, and Wadsworth throws him in the lounge before disposing of the key to the cupboard.

The group separates to investigate the mansion and discover that the blackmail evidence has been burned. In the meantime, someone has used the key to open the cupboard and used the wrench to kill the motorist. Colonel Mustang and Scarlet end up locked in the longe with the motorist’s corpse before being found by Yvette.

A cop investigating the motorist’s stranded car arrives at the mansion to use the phone. The mansion receives a call from the FBI, and Wadsworth decides to take it. The group attempts to hide the murderers from the police. Once they can get rid of the cop and resume their investigation, the lights in the mansion are cut off, and Yvette, the cop, and a singing telegram girl are found murdered by the rope, pide, and revolver, respectively.

Wadsworth restores the power and gathers the group to explain what he has deduced. He tells everyone that all five victims are informants connected to each of the guests. In one recreation of the events, Yvette murdered the cook and Buddy under Scarlet’s orders, who wanted to sell the guests’ secrets. Scarlett tries to kill Wadsworth, who disarms her just as law enforcement breaks into the house. Wadsworth reveals he is an undercover FBI agent and almost kills Mustard, missing him just by a hair.

In an alternate ending, Peacock killed everyone in an attempt to avoid having her secrets exposed. She holds everyone at gunpoint and tries to escape. Wadsworth reveals he is an undercover FBI agent and arrests Peacock before the mansion is raided by law enforcement.

The real ending reveals that everyone but Green killed someone. Peacock killed the cook, Plum killed Boddy, Mustard killed the motorist, Scarlet murdered the cop, White murdered Yvette, and Wadsworthkilled the singing lady. Wadsworth reveals he’s the real Boddy, and the person Plum killed was actually the butler. Green draws his own gun and reveals he is the undercover FBI agent sent to investigate Boddy, before arresting everyone for the crimes they committed during the night.

What Are the Theatrical Backdrops from Clue?

Now, take a look at all the rentable theatrical backdrops you can use to create tension on your Clue stage production.

The Mansion

Take your audience to an elegant and mysterious evening with our Blue Night Ornate Palace. It depicts a luxurious room with cream-colored marble pillars and gold-detailed accents at the top. The palace features three large, rounded windows with royal blue drapes with golden tassels hanging from the top and tied up in the middle. Floral, detailed designs can be seen above each window. A dark, night sky can be seen through the windows.

This backdrop is sure to impress your audience.

The Grand Parlor features a stone fireplace in the center with a roaring fire.  Above the fireplace is a beautiful picture in a gold frame.  On either side of the fireplace are two large white columns connected by an ornate top. The fireplace is flanked on both sides with floor to ceiling paned windows.  The windows are draped with purple curtains. On stage, right and left are white walls that are lit up by the candelabras.  The walls as well as the ceiling are accented by gold artwork.  The floor appears to be elegant tile.

Create a magical stage using this backdrop.

The Blue Majestic Ballroom is primarily gold with beautiful, blue accents and is the perfect centerpiece to any castle or mansion that needs a breathtaking ballroom. In the center of the ballroom is a charming staircase covered in a luxurious blue carpet. The staircase leads to two sides of the gallery, supported by elegant pillars. In the background, you see tall, paneled windows with a large door in the center. The ceiling is a gold dome with a beautiful chandelier hanging from the center.  The finishing details, such as the blue banner on the gallery railing or the gold candleholders on the pillars, make the scenery softer and even more inviting.

Impress your audience with this breathtaking backdrop.

The Grand Study features dark mahogany walls with four long, paneled windows adorned by royal blue drapes.  You can also see a library of books, along with a white stone fireplace in the center, a chandelier, and a regal portrait above the fireplace.

Take your stage to the next level with this rentable backdrop.

The Wood-Paneled Victorian Parlor showcases a beautiful parlor with tall wooden bookshelves and wood paneling throughout, with large windows adorned with beige drapery. Through the windows, you can see a blue, starry night. The center of our scenic backdrop is a grand fireplace that appears to be made up of marble with a white marble mantel.  Displayed on the mantel is an old Victorian clock. Above the fireplace is a picture of a landscape. On either side of the windows are large bookshelves filled with books and novels.

Bring elegance and drama to your stage with this unique backdrop.

The Summer House features the interior view of a large estate.  The walls are draped in orange and beige striped wallpaper.  In the center is a large oval-shaped window and two smaller circular windows that offer a view of a garden filled with lush green grass and trees.

Take a look at how this backdrop can elevate your stage production.

Last but not least, The Library theatrical backdrop depicts an expansive collection of books. The first level is full of several shelved books in their respective bookcases. An elegant, red carpeted stairway in the middle leads to a window with a view of the outside, with trees and a beautiful blue sky. Portraits can be seen hanging on the walls. Two lamps hang from the tall ceiling above.

Set your stage apart with this amazing backdrop.

Use these beautiful theatrical backdrops to showcase all the different areas of the luxurious mansion, as well as all the places where the murders might have taken place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the themes of Clue’s backdrops?

Since the story is set in a mansion, Clue’s theatrical backdrops should all feature different rooms from the mansion that convey the eerie and mysterious atmosphere of the original movie.

What are the key elements from Clue’s backdrops?

Key elements from Clue’s backdrops are the elegant and breathtaking parlors, large windows with beautiful views, big staircases, and gold details.