Miss Marple - Murder At The Gallop [1963] [VHS]

Margaret Rutherford is superb as Muss Marple. Lovely film

Great film with Margaret Rutherford as Miss Marple.

Loved it

Or maybe you will. Just decide who, apart from Miss Marple, Mr Stringer and Inspector Craddock is the least likely person to be the murderer and that'll be the beggar. It doesn't matter though. This is pure entertainment. Margaret Rutherford's Jane Marple (with the help of dear old Mr Stringer and the long suffering Inspector Craddock), runs the murderer to ground in her own inimitable style.This adventure starts with the public spirited Miss Marple dragging poor old Stringer round the village collecting for one of her charities. They knock on the door of Mr Enderby, a rich old recluse and, getting no response, they enter the house just in time to see the old fellow clutch his chest and tumble down the stairs. Contrary to Craddock's inevitable conclusion of death by natural causes, Miss Marple's instincts point to murder .... of course. In view of Craddock's usual short-sighted refusal to see sense, Jane has to take the reins and begin the investigation herself. She suspects a member of the old gentleman's family has finished him off in order to inherit a share of his money. The family are staying at a hotel and riding stables business run by Hector Enderby (Robert Morley) so Miss Marple signs in for a riding holiday. As investigations proceed the body count is likely to rise. Will any of the family be left to charge by the end of the investigation? You'll have to watch the film to find out.I've been trying to get hold of a copy of this film for ages. It's an old favourite from way back. It's just as funny as I remember and I'm delighted with the quality of the sound and picture. If it had been all grainy and crackly I would have enjoyed it anyway but it's all the better for being crisp and clear.Highly recommended.

Always loved her films. So glad Amazon has them I rented it for a great price. Thank you 👍

Love the film...

Have always loved her versions of the stories

I love this series of films. Gentle and very entertaining. How nice to see older actors being allowed to give a very entertaining performance. Very predictable plot, loosely based on Agatha Christie's novels, all takes place in the Home Counties cosy villages. Miss Marple and her sidekick Jim solve the murder easily, but Margaret Rutherford does it with great style indeed, well worth watching her perform every time. The police Inspector Craddock is a perfect foil for Miss Marple's sleuthing. All the actors look like they are enjoying taking part.If you are looking for a gentle entertaining hour and a bit, you could do no better than put your feet up, tea and scones at the ready.The music always cheers me up right from the start. I can watch these films over and over when I want a relaxing hour, does it for me every time, and I was not even born when this series of films were made.