Murder At The Gallop (1963, Margaret Rutherford, Robert Morley)

Another of the classic Margaret Rutherford starring takes on the Miss Marple stories. As always the producers (in much the same way that ITV have done with their series featuring Marple) play fast and loose with Agatha Christie’s character. Murder At The Gallop is actually based on the novel After The Funeral which was an Hercule Poirot mystery.

Here Miss Marple finds herself investigating the murder of a wealthy recluse who was apparently frightened to death.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=tiGUPaGyqxE

production details
UK | 81 minutes | 1963

Director: George Pollock
Script: James P. Cavanagh
Story: Agatha Christie

cast
Robert Morley as Hector Enderby
Fred Griffiths as Landlord
Margaret Rutherford as Miss Jane Marple
Frank Atkinson as Night Porter
James Villiers as Michael Shane
Duncan Lamont as Hillman
Flora Robson as Miss Milchrest
Stringer Davis as Mr. Stringer
Noel Howlett as Mr. Trundell
Charles Tingwell as Inspector Craddock
Gordon Harris as Sergeant Bacon
Robert Urquhart as George Crossfield
Katya Douglas as Rosamund Shane
Finlay Currie as Old Enderby
Kevin Stoney as Dr. Markwell
Roger Avon as Police Photographer

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