Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer are witnesses to the death by heart attack of elderly, rich Mr. Enderby. Yet they have their doubts about what happened. The police don't believe them, thus leading Miss Marple to yet again investigate by herself.
Margaret Rutherford
Miss Jane Marple
Stringer Davis
Jim Stringer
Robert Morley
Hector Enderby
Flora Robson
Miss Milchrest
Charles Tingwell
Inspector Craddock
Gordon Harris
Sergeant Bacon
Robert Urquhart
George Crossfield
Katya Douglas
Rosamund Shane
James Villiers
Michael Shane
Noel Howlett
Mr. Trundell
Finlay Currie
Old Enderby
Duncan Lamont
Hillman
Kevin Stoney
Dr. Markwell
Frank Atkinson
Hotel Night Porter (uncredited)
Roger Avon
Police Photographer (uncredited)
Fred Griffiths
Landlord (uncredited)
Director
George Pollock
Novel
Agatha Christie
Screenplay
James P. Cavanagh
June 1, 2024
8
Ron Goodwin's equestrian variation of his opening theme at the top of this film gives you a clear indication of the treat you're about to receive. Margaret Rutherford is magnificent as the scatty, eccentric old lady with a penchant for lateral thinking and good old fashioned sleuthing. This is my favourite of the four films she made with husband Stringer Davis and Charles Tingwell as the never quite up to speed "Inspector Craddock". This one centres around the murder (or was it!?) of a wealthy old recluse and the gathering of the avaricious relatives after his death. Needless to say, murder ensues as "Miss Marple" tries to track down the culprit. Dame Flora Robson and Robert Morley are great in support and this short, but sweet, detective yarn is just a joy to watch.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00