
Although the evidence appears to be overwhelming in the strangulation murder of a blackmailer, Miss Jane Marple's (Dame Margaret Rutherford's) sole "not guilty" vote hangs the jury 11-1. She becomes convinced that the real murderer is a member of a local theatrical troupe, so she joins them in order to gather information. The clues lead back many years to a single disastrously unsuccessful 1951 performance of a dreadful play written by the group's hammy director, H. Driffold ... (Full plot summary below)
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Although the evidence appears to be overwhelming in the strangulation murder of a blackmailer, Miss Jane Marple's (Dame Margaret Rutherford's) sole "not guilty" vote hangs the jury 11-1. She becomes convinced that the real murderer is a member of a local theatrical troupe, so she joins them in order to gather information. The clues lead back many years to a single disastrously unsuccessful 1951 performance of a dreadful play written by the group's hammy director, H. Driffold Cosgood (Ron Moody). Although at that time, several of the current cast members were only children, more murders follow before Miss Marple ultimately exposes the killer.
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| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaRutherford é a Miss Marple definitiva, mesclando inteligência e frágil leveza para construir uma personagem divertida, mas crível como algoz de frios assassinos.ff |
| User ReviewPaul CLove a lot of the old films, and maragaret rutherford is perfect for the miss marple part ! |
| User ReviewSimon TMargaret Rutherford is the BEST Marple! |
| User ReviewJon TPerfect entertainment. Not a second of this is wasted. Beautifully cast and directed. It is not easy to make something as joyous as this. The lightness of touch makes most comedies appear leaden by contrast. |
| User ReviewDavid HAnother suspensful, bewichting and charming Crime Movie with the great Margaret Rutherford as the hillarious Detective Miss Marple |
| User ReviewCarlton RGreat classic, she was a fantastic actress, had real screen presence, but was warm with it, this is a great treat of a film, dont miss this one |
| User ReviewTony SIt's Margaret Rutherford..nuff said brilliance |
| User ReviewMatt MAgatha Christie crime solver Mrs. Marple investigates on a theatrical group specialised on death scenes where one of the actors may be playing the part of the murderer for real. A very enjoyable film is the most classic of whodunit structures, its quality is raised by the iconic performance of Rutherford as the notorious character. |
| User ReviewCJ COne of my absolute faves as a kid. Ms. Marple comes across several bodies while doing a stage play. See with BLITHE SPIRIT for a Margaret Rutherford night. Luv MR always. |
| User ReviewKristy KA classic. Margaret Rutherford is not my idea of the perfect Miss. Marple but she is a wonderful actress & can be quite funny. |