Reverend Green

## Source

**Reverend Green** is a prominent character of the Clue franchise, first introduced in the first edition of the British version *Cluedo*. When American games company Parker Brothers received the North American rights of *Cluedo* from Waddingtons, they changed Reverend Green to **Mr. Green**, with the reason being that the American public would object to having a parson as a murder suspect, even through it's often common in classic British detective stories.

## Characterization

The Reverend Green is the local vicar of the village near Dr. Black's country estate, Tudor Close. He is often shown to be a middle age-man with a clerical collar and green-colored attire.

Reverend Green is mainly appeared exclusively in the British and European version of Clue, *Cluedo*.

## Incarnations

### Cluedo (1996 Edition)

Reverend Green is an austere man, who came to the village two years ago. He was invited for the weekend at the request of Mrs. White, who is very close to this reserved Reverend. Although he is not fond of parties, he accepted the invitation only because he knew his old friend Mrs. White would be in attendance. The village church coffers are reported to be low on funds and could suggest another reason for the Reverend's interest.

### Cluedo (2000 edition)

Reverend Green is what every religious man should be: upright, eloquent and honest. It seems he wouldn’t harm a fly.

### Cluedo (2003 edition)

*Main article: Mr. Green (2002)*
In the 2003 edition of *Cluedo*, **Reverend John Green** (also known as Mr. John Green) is a charming American con-artist who impersonates as a clergyman and was a "business" acquaintance of Sir Hugh Black, the late uncle of Dr. John Black. Having received his "calling" at a young age, Green began preaching at revivalist circuits at since the age of twelve, and has travelling throughout Europe and Africa spreading his own version of “steal from the rich, give to the poor” and encouraging his audience to help others less fortunate (like himself). He has recently settled in England after several run-ins with the police due to allegations of racketeering, bribery, smuggling, money laundering and fraud.

### Clue (2016 edition)

A young and handsome con-artist on the run, Green is hiding from the authorities by disguising himself as a reverend. His invitation to Tudor Mansion has caused him great concern. Determined to keep his secrets safe, Green accepts...

## Adaptations

### Literature

* In Cluedo Armchair Detective, the **Reverend Horatio Green** is the local priest of the parish of Abbington Frith. A known womanizer, he was married to Vanessa Simpkins, but is now a widower.

### Television

* In the British game show adaptation of the board game,

The Reverend Jonathan Green is the local vicar of the St. Cecilia church in the village of Arlington, Cheshire, and a frequent visitor of Arlington Grange.

* In the Australian adaptation of the game show, **The Reverend Clement Ashley (Clem) Green** claims to have moved to the local diocese due his fascination of a local rare species of blank-handed potoroos, though it is believed he relocated to the remote place to get away from his dark past. Away from the rigid church hierarchy of the city he is free to run the church in his own unique way. He is financially supported by Mrs. Peacock and a close friend of the family. While having compassion for all living creatures, the Reverend has a short temper. He seeks guidance from his Creator when unsure how to proceed.

### Computer and video games

In the 2016 video game adaptation, Green has several versions for each theme:

* In the Classic Mansion theme, Mr. Green is a charming con-man who has posed a number of characters over a long career of grifting. Disguised as a reverend, Green wormed his way into Dr. Black’s social circle as part of an elaborate con.

## Also see

Mr. Green
Mayor Green