- Film Review
- Reviewed By David Parkinson
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3 out of 5
Robert Morley and Flora Robson add a touch of class to the list of suspects as Miss Marple investigates the murder of a rich recluse in this mystery. While detective Charles Tingwell scratches his head in bewilderment, Miss Marple lures the killer into a trap using herself as bait. Director George Pollock effortlessly blends clues and comedy in Margaret Rutherford's second outing as the doyenne of St Mary Mead, but the most striking thing about this lively whodunnit is that it was inspired by the novel After the Funeral, in which the case was actually solved by Hercule Poirot!
Plot Summary
Agatha Christie murder mystery comedy starring Margaret Rutherford. When a wealthy recluse is frightened to death, Miss Marple suspects foul play, but her report to the police falls on deaf ears and she is forced to start the investigation herself.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Miss Marple
- Margaret Rutherford
- Mr Stringer
- Stringer Davis
- Hector Enderby
- Robert Morley
- Miss Gilchrist
- Flora Robson
- Det Insp Craddock
- Charles Tingwell
- Sgt Bacon
- Gordon Harris
- George Crossfield
- Robert Urquhart
- Rosamund Shane
- Katya Douglas
- Michael Shane
- James Villiers
- Mr Trundell
- Noel Howlett
- Old Enderby
- Finlay Currie
- Hillman
- Duncan Lamont
- Dr Markwell
- Kevin Stoney
Crew
- Director
- George Pollock
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