In this episode of Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie's super sleuth is on doctor's orders to relax for a couple of weeks. His case load has been wearing him down. But, we viewers all know that keeping Poirot down is like trying to tie down a greased pig. He would appreciate such a metaphor.
Well, with Captain Hastings, Poirot visits a coastal area along the British Riviera. But when the famous pearls of a theater director go missing, Poirot is there to solve the crime. All of his frequent companions are in this segment. An added comedic sidetrack in this episode has people identifying Poirot as the character in a newspaper contest.
This story is taking place in the late 1930s. So, it seems strange that the theater producer, Ed Opalsen (played by Trevor Cooper) would wish his wife, "good luck," as she goes on stage. By the early 1920s, the acting profession didn't say that, but instead wished a performer well by saying, "Break a leg."
Here are some favorite lines from the story.
Hercule Poirot, "This holiday, Hastings, already I begin to have second thoughts."
Margaret Opalsen, "I bet you guessed who'd stolen the pearls by the second interval, Monsieur Poirot." Hercule Poirot, "Not at all, madam. It was a question that ceased to occupy my mind long before the very first."
Miss Lemon, "I thought this was meant to be a holiday, Captain Hastings. I'll talk to you later."
Hercule Poirot, seeing a familiar face, goes over to the man and says, "You are Lucky Len of the Daily Echo, and I claim my 10 guineas." Lucky Len, "You're right. I was Lucky Len. But I'm sorry. I got fired this morning." Hercule Poirot, "Fired? Why?" Lucky Len, "Too many people were recognizing me. The paper decided it must be my face. It's too common." He looks much like Poirot, especially with an identical mustache. Poirot, frowning, says, "Common?" Lucky Len, "That's what they say. Bit of a cheek, if you ask me. But, there you are." Poirot, "They are wrong, mon ami. You have a face that is most distinguished. You have no need to work for this newspaper. You have a face of a great man." Lucky Len, "You think so?" Hercule Poirot, "Oh yes. I know it."
Well, with Captain Hastings, Poirot visits a coastal area along the British Riviera. But when the famous pearls of a theater director go missing, Poirot is there to solve the crime. All of his frequent companions are in this segment. An added comedic sidetrack in this episode has people identifying Poirot as the character in a newspaper contest.
This story is taking place in the late 1930s. So, it seems strange that the theater producer, Ed Opalsen (played by Trevor Cooper) would wish his wife, "good luck," as she goes on stage. By the early 1920s, the acting profession didn't say that, but instead wished a performer well by saying, "Break a leg."
Here are some favorite lines from the story.
Hercule Poirot, "This holiday, Hastings, already I begin to have second thoughts."
Margaret Opalsen, "I bet you guessed who'd stolen the pearls by the second interval, Monsieur Poirot." Hercule Poirot, "Not at all, madam. It was a question that ceased to occupy my mind long before the very first."
Miss Lemon, "I thought this was meant to be a holiday, Captain Hastings. I'll talk to you later."
Hercule Poirot, seeing a familiar face, goes over to the man and says, "You are Lucky Len of the Daily Echo, and I claim my 10 guineas." Lucky Len, "You're right. I was Lucky Len. But I'm sorry. I got fired this morning." Hercule Poirot, "Fired? Why?" Lucky Len, "Too many people were recognizing me. The paper decided it must be my face. It's too common." He looks much like Poirot, especially with an identical mustache. Poirot, frowning, says, "Common?" Lucky Len, "That's what they say. Bit of a cheek, if you ask me. But, there you are." Poirot, "They are wrong, mon ami. You have a face that is most distinguished. You have no need to work for this newspaper. You have a face of a great man." Lucky Len, "You think so?" Hercule Poirot, "Oh yes. I know it."