When an intruder is killed in her house, the comfortable life of Clarissa Hailsham-Browne is turned upside-down.
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| Glynis Johns | ... | Clarissa Hailsham-Brown | |
| John Justin | ... | Henry Hailsham-Brown | |
| Jack Hulbert | ... | Sir Rowland Delahaye | |
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Cicely Courtneidge | ... | Miss Peake |
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Ronald Howard | ... | Jeremy |
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David Nixon | ... | Elgin |
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Wendy Turner | ... | Pippa |
| Basil Dignam | ... | Hugo | |
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Joan Sterndale-Bennett | ... | Mrs. Elgin |
| Ferdy Mayne | ... | Oliver | |
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Peter Butterworth | ... | Insp. Lord |
| Anton Rodgers | ... | Sgt. Jones | |
| Robert Raglan | ... | Dr. Berry | |
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When an intruder is killed in her house, the comfortable life of Clarissa Hailsham-Browne is turned upside-down.
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November 1960 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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It's one of Agatha Christie's lesser known stage plays, but it's quite an intriguing mystery, with some unexpected moments, and a rather surprise ending. Glynis Johns is utterly charming as Clarissa Hailsham-Brown, the whole film depends on her delivering, making the character insanely enthusiastic, energetic and hugely inquisitive, and that she does incredibly well. She is well supported and in good company, Cicely Courtneidge grabs my attention the most, with an excellent performance as Miss Peake. Peter Butterworth adds some wonderful humour as the bemused and baffled Inspector Lord.
It's definitely well acted, well produced, you can tell by the costumes and design that very early 1960's, as it has a wonderfully proper feel to it.
Previously made in the 50's with Margaret Lockwood, It would be remade by the BBC for Christmas in 1982, for what is my personal favourite adaptation, I adore Penelope Keith's interpretation of Clarissa.
Come on BBC this one could be remade rather easily :-)
Nice movie 8/10