Murder Ahoy (1964)

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Murder Ahoy (1964) – G. Pollock

Margaret Rutherford is the whole show, starring as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple in what appears to be the 4^th in a series of British films of the early 60’s.  This is not the BBC’s Miss Marple – Rutherford puts some muscle into the part and her own eccentric charm.  The plot involves a naval program for juvenile delinquents for which Marple becomes a trustee.  Fishy business and murder means she gets a chance to investigate – with and without the police, who seem to know her well.  Jaunty outing (perhaps because of the score) and fun in a time-killing way. Hard to guess the culprit.