This is one genuinely complex murder mystery, the second in the short lived, but truly unforgettable Miss Marple series. Margaret Rutherford, without a doubt, was the best actress to play the ever so clever detective, and with a touch of sarcasm every now and then. And why not, she earned it! One interesting footnote is that screenwriters followed author Agatha Christie's book extremely close, presenting a fiendishly clever murderer, and almost as clever as Miss Marple... right up until the end. This one will definitely keep you guessing, and exceptionally photographed with all the familiar trappings; the old dark house, shadows on the wall and creepy, dead silence at the precise moment! It is unfortunate that the series did not continue, as Rutherford preferred to remain in England and not commute to Hollywood, but what series episodes that were produced will not be forgotten and are gaining a whole new generation of viewers. Recommended late night viewing, but of course! One more thing, Rutherford and stuffy Robert Morley make a good team here, with a lot of entertaining banter between the two. But you have to hand it to Rutherford all the way as she takes a few minutes off the case to dance, and she knows her steps. Now that's entertainment.
Review of Murder at the Gallop
