One of the lesser murder-mysteries form the pen of the baffling Agatha Christie, which is obviously why it was not filmed until 1985 and also why it was given a rather routine, "made for television" treatment.
Christie's interfering old sleuth Miss Jane Marple is put to the test when an old friend is murdered, apparently to cover up an attempt to poison a rich heiress. Of course there are several clues and suspects that the wily Aunt Jane must consider. The plot, in truth, holds little inspiration, and most people with reasonable fathoming skills should be able to nut this not so bewildering murder out.
Dick Lowry does little with little, and the cast are only average, though screen legend Bette Davis is worth watching just because she's Bette. Definitely not a must for murder-mystery or even Christie fans. Curl up in bed and read a good thriller instead.
Monday, August 15, 1994 - T.V.
Christie's interfering old sleuth Miss Jane Marple is put to the test when an old friend is murdered, apparently to cover up an attempt to poison a rich heiress. Of course there are several clues and suspects that the wily Aunt Jane must consider. The plot, in truth, holds little inspiration, and most people with reasonable fathoming skills should be able to nut this not so bewildering murder out.
Dick Lowry does little with little, and the cast are only average, though screen legend Bette Davis is worth watching just because she's Bette. Definitely not a must for murder-mystery or even Christie fans. Curl up in bed and read a good thriller instead.
Monday, August 15, 1994 - T.V.