Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kellie Martin | ... | Samantha Kinsey | |
Clarence Williams III | ... | Philby | |
Nina Siemaszko | ... | Cassie Hillman | |
Casey Sander | ... | Chief Connors | |
Patty McCormack | ... | Barbara Sommers | |
Brad Greenquist | ... | Robert Benson | |
Robyn Lively | ... | Madelaine | |
Kari Wuhrer | ... | Fawn | |
Joe Michael Burke | ... | Tobias | |
Yvonne Delarosa | ... | Emily (as Yvonne DeLaRosa) | |
Charles Janasz | ... | Charlie | |
Seamus Dever | ... | Billy | |
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Herschel Sparber | ... | Mayhem Man #1 |
Julie Araskog | ... | Mayhem Woman #1 | |
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Bobbie Stamm | ... | Mayhem Woman #2 (as Bobbi Stamm) |
Samantha Kinsey, owner of the Mystery Woman bookstore, admits it's strange that her friend Barbara Sommers has been left out of her beloved brother's will. Not only that, the lawyer says Barbara signed over her half of the family business-something she swears she didn't do. Suspecting foul play, Barbara points a finger at her greedy relatives and claims that she has proof caught on film. Soon after, Barbara is brutally murdered. With the help of her friends, Philby and Cassandra, Samantha pulls out all the stops to reveal whodunit. But the case-one with clues stretching back to World War II-proves far more complex than she ever imagined. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
This entry into Hallmark's rotating mystery series is fairly dull. One wonders where that extremely high rating - and no comments - comes from.
Mystery Woman lacks the colorfulness of the McBride series. Kellie Martin is darling, but this show dragged. It's always great to see old-timer Clarence Williams III. However, he is so laid back in this, he makes the late Perry Como seem manic.
The lack of energy is probably due to the poor direction. One more establishing shot of the "Mystery Woman Bookstore" and I was ready to do an Elvis and shoot the television. The whole thing was done in a very pedantic style.