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Murder She Said

  • 19611961
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 27m
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7.3/10
7.6K
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Murder She Said (1961)
Watch Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple, who reports witnessing a murder through the window of a passing train, the police dismiss her as a dotty spinster when no trace of the crime can be found.
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When Miss Jane Marple reports witnessing a murder through the window of a passing train, the police dismiss her as a dotty spinster when no trace of the crime can be found.When Miss Jane Marple reports witnessing a murder through the window of a passing train, the police dismiss her as a dotty spinster when no trace of the crime can be found.When Miss Jane Marple reports witnessing a murder through the window of a passing train, the police dismiss her as a dotty spinster when no trace of the crime can be found.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
7.6K
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  • Director
    • George Pollock
  • Writers
    • Agatha Christie(novel "4·50 From Paddington")
    • David D. Osborn(adaptation)
    • David Pursall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Margaret Rutherford
    • Arthur Kennedy
    • Muriel Pavlow
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  • Director
    • George Pollock
  • Writers
    • Agatha Christie(novel "4·50 From Paddington")
    • David D. Osborn(adaptation)
    • David Pursall(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Margaret Rutherford
    • Arthur Kennedy
    • Muriel Pavlow
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    • 85User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
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    Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford
    • Miss Jane Marpleas Miss Jane Marple
    Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    • Dr. Quimperas Dr. Quimper
    Muriel Pavlow
    Muriel Pavlow
    • Emma Ackenthorpeas Emma Ackenthorpe
    James Robertson Justice
    James Robertson Justice
    • Ackenthorpeas Ackenthorpe
    Thorley Walters
    Thorley Walters
    • Cedricas Cedric
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
    • Inspector Craddockas Inspector Craddock
    • (as Charles Tingwell)
    Conrad Phillips
    Conrad Phillips
    • Haroldas Harold
    Ronald Howard
    Ronald Howard
    • Eastleyas Eastley
    Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson
    • Mrs. Kidderas Mrs. Kidder
    Stringer Davis
    • Mr. Stringeras Mr. Stringer
    Ronnie Raymond
    • Alexanderas Alexander
    Gerald Cross
    Gerald Cross
    • Albertas Albert
    Michael Golden
    • Hillmanas Hillman
    Barbara Leake
    Barbara Leake
    • Mrs. Helen Staintonas Mrs. Helen Stainton
    Gordon Harris
    • Baconas Bacon
    Peter Butterworth
    Peter Butterworth
    • Ticket Collectoras Ticket Collector
    Richard Briers
    Richard Briers
    • 'Mrs. Binster'as 'Mrs. Binster'
    Lucy Griffiths
    • Lucyas Lucy
    • Director
      • George Pollock
    • Writers
      • Agatha Christie(novel "4·50 From Paddington")
      • David D. Osborn(adaptation)
      • David Pursall(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The name of the manor house where Miss Jane Marple conducts her inquiries is called Rutherford Hall in Dame Agatha Christie's novel. This was changed to Ackenthorpe in this movie to avoid comparison with the surname of Dame Margaret Rutherford (Miss Jane Marple).
    • Goofs
      When Stringer gives Miss Marple a leg up to look over the wall, she spots the gardener on the other side. At the same time, Stinger's head appears in the shot although he is supporting Miss Marple. Also the wall is far higher than he is.
    • Quotes

      Ackenthorpe: Cod's as good as lobster any day, and much cheaper.

      Miss Marple: Well, that depends on whether or not one has a palate unsullied by cheap opiates.

      Ackenthorpe: If you mean what I think you mean, I'll have you know this cheroot cost two shillings!

      Miss Marple: Yes. Quite.

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits Richard Briers is listed as "Mrs. Binster".
    • Connections
      Featured in Timeshift: Between the Lines: Railways in Fiction and Film (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Frère Jacques
      (uncredited)

    User reviews85

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    8/10
    light-hearted mystery with that British edge !
    My recent discovery of the old Rutherford-Marple films has been sort of a revelation to me. Joan Hickson (who interestingly appears in this film) does a more accurate Marple if you read the novels, but I feel Rutherfords interpretation gives the part the edge needed for the screen. Light hearted and managing to combine some dry British humor with suspense. Sort of a forgotten art nowadays. So far I have seen three Rutherford Marple-films, this one, murder a the gallop and murder ahoy. I do rate Murder she said as the best, it seems slightly more inspired than the others, though they are all enjoyable. There are of course a few complaints. Mrs. Rutherfords husband is obviously included in the film for no other reason than being her husband. The character of young Alexander is simply annoying, and the ending is a bit of a disappointment. Still, do see this movie if you enjoy the typical British dry wit, and watch out for the stunning appearance of James Robertson Justice !
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    • Jul 5, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 1962 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Agatha Christie's 'Murder, She Said'
    • Filming locations
      • Amerden Lane, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • George H. Brown Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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