Miss Marple hijacks a jury, infiltrates a theater troupe, and solves murders between tea breaks — absolutely unhinged.
A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his innocence. Once again she begins her own investigation.
Acting
Margaret Rutherford's bulldozer charm steals every scene.
Direction
George Pollock keeps theatrical energy surprisingly cinematic.
Writing
Witty dialogue that treats murder like a delightful inconvenience.
Director
George Pollock
Margaret Rutherford
Miss Jane Marple
Ron Moody
H. Driffold Cosgood
Charles Tingwell
Inspector Craddock
Andrew Cruickshank
Justice Crosby
Megs Jenkins
Gladys Thomas
Ralph Michael
Ralph Summers
James Bolam
Bill Hanson
Stringer Davis
Jim Stringer
Francesca Annis
Sheila Upward
Pauline Jameson
Maureen Summers
Annette Kerr
Dorothy
Alison Seebohm
Eva McGonigall
Windsor Davies
Sergeant Brick
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rutherford was 72 here and did most of her own stunts, including a physical comedy bit where she hides in a costume trunk.
This was the third of four Rutherford Marple films — the franchise essentially invented the 'cozy mystery' aesthetic dominating streaming today.
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