Agatha Christie's Miss Marple - Movie Collection

I have always been a fan of the Miss Marple mystery series of stories and was so happy to find them in a DVD series. We watched them last weekend when we had to stay inside because of bad weather. Each one kept us guessing as to who the "murderer" was. Good entertainment. The set was shipped quickly and was in perfect condition too.

I just love these movies. I

Brought these CDs as a birthday present. Wonderful quality to these old classic films. Sound quality excellent.

These 4 movies with Margaret Rutherford were my first introduction to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, and they are excellent entertainment with great acting. For this reason I really like them and I think they motivated me to later read the novel "4:50 From Paddington" and subsequently more of Agatha Christie's books. They are not exactly 'comedy' as the covers seem to be indicating, but a slightly humourous & lighter presentation. These are probably best appreciated by those who have not read much of Agatha Christie's works or prefer a lighter, less graphic, presentation of the murder stories. My Dad, who has read all of Agatha Christie's books four times over, doesn't really care for these renditions even though he admits they are well done.British actress Margaret Rutherford stars in these 4 productions, and Stringer Davis, her husband in real life, plays her friend Mr. Stringer. They are a very good twosome and the chemistry and love between them comes across very nicely on film as well. The characters also made a cameo appearance in "The ABC Murders" movie with Tony Randall (although the film was not well done)."Murder She Said" is based on the Miss Marple story "4:50 From Paddington". Although the main plot is the same, the absence of Lucy Eyelesbarrow is most obvious. Instead Miss Marple plays the roles that both Lucy & Mrs. McGillicuddy did in the book. In other words, Miss Marple does everything herself. She witnesses the murder on the train and also becomes the maid at the Crackenthorpe estate. They've also changed characters, such as making the boy Alexander into an eccentric and interesting personality, and taking away his true connection to the family that is presented in the novel. It is interesting that Joan Hickson, who was viewed by others and even Agatha Christie herself as the best Miss Marple, appeared in this film as the other housekeeper, Mrs. Kidder."Murder At the Gallop" is based on the story "After the Funeral" which is a Poirot story. So changing Poirot to Miss Marple, completely changed the premise of the story."Murder Ahoy" is not based on any of Agatha Christie's novels and is an invented story that borrows AC's characters. I think I like this one best of all, perhaps because they are not trying to put a square peg into a round hole."Murder Most Foul" is based on the novel "Mrs. McGuinty's Dead" and I can tell you after reading the book over the summer, that it is not at all like the novel on which it is based.I would definitely recommend these renditions of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. They may not be for purists, but they certainly are enjoyable! They are very suspenseful and you don't know what will happen until the very end. The covers are in colour, but all the movies are black and white. I especially like the fact that they are presented in widescreen. I've been eying these for years as they have been available in Britain, Region 2, for a quite a while. I'm glad that Region 1 can now enjoy these excellent films as well, and that they are so nicely presented in this dvd collection.

Found & purchased, from Thrift Books, a set with all 4 Miss Marple movies that starred Margaret Rutherford as Jane Marple. They're black & white, so exude the classic feel. Rutherford's portrayal of Agatha Christie's character is unique. Rutherford portrays Marple as a peppy, wise, crafty, fun, fearless, confident, no nonsense, energetic older lady....not frail & delicate as some have been (but love those too). Supporting cast in all movies are also great. Also loved that she has an admirer, (Mr. Stringer) who works in the library and is obviously smitten with her, and willing to do whatever she wants him to. He is played by Stringer Davis (who was Margaret Rutherfords real life husband). Not exact to the written stories by Christie, but wonderful just the same. Margaret Rutherford's portrayal of Marple will NOT disappoint. I also loved having all of Rutherford's "Marple" movies in one set.

Yes love her mystery playing with her husband. Yes

My mother n law absolutely loves these dvd’s and informed me that they would become collectibles ; so, we gave them to her for her birthday. It’s hard to find the entire collection at one place and I thought it was expensive for a series but it’s for my mother n law and all is well. I hope you enjoy it as much as she does

Margaret Rutherford was not Agatha Christie''s favorite Miss Marple - that honor goes to Joan Hickson who is in Murder, She Said, as Mrs. Kidder. But like Peter Ustinov as Poirot, they may not have been the best but they paved the way for early generations to love Christie's characters. Over the years, I have begun to enjoy Rutherford's take on Christie's favorite sleuth. My favorite in this series is Murder Most Foul because of Ron Moody (he plays Fagin in the movie Oliver), and who in this movie plays a stage impresario with all the gusto he can manage (which is always quite a lot) and who makes me laugh even though it is the tenth time I've watched him. He and Margaret Rutherford play off each other beautifully and it's one of those movies where you are saying to yourself 'wait for it', 'wait for it'. Mr. Stringer is Rutherford's real life husband and he is a good foil who worries about her as she barges in 'where angels fear to tread'. Murder at the Gallop is a really good version of one of Christie's best plots - After The Funeral - which has been done numerous times since. But this one shows off a Miss Marple who is not just a spinster who sits at home. She has won trophies in riding as a girl. She is also a golfer in Murder, she said. Is a baker and a reader of detective stories - a much more vigorous woman than the other actresses who follow her (with some exception for Geraldine McEwan). As I get older I have begun to appreciate seeing an older woman going off on her own adventure. The actor who plays the police chief, while frustrated by her antics, is a much more pleasant character than Inspector Slack, and not so grating. Well, I think I'll go and watch these again. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.