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Murder Ahoy [VHS]

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When elderly spinster Jane Marple (played by Margaret Rutherford) attends a meeting of trustees for a training ship for juvenile delinquents, and one of her fellow trustees drops dead under mysterious circumstances, she realizes that it is time for her to investigate. Boarding the ship, HMS Battledore, she soon finds out that things are positively fishy! Somebody about the Battledore is hiding something, and they are prepared to use murder to keep their secret. [Black and White, released in 1964, with a running time of 1 hour, 33 minutes.]

I must admit that my wife and I chanced across this Miss Marple movie after having become great fans of Joan Hickson's interpretation of the role, and were not too happy with it. Later, however, having accepted that this is not Joan Hickson's Miss Marple, but accepting it for its self, we came to love this movie. Margaret Rutherford brings a real presence to the role, adding a touch of humor, and making the story (not actually written by Agatha Christie, but a good mystery nonetheless) quite entertaining.

So, if you like a good mystery, or if you like old movies, then I highly recommend this movie to you. It's great!

I have all 4 of Margaret Rutherford Miss Marple videos. If you have never seen Murder Ahoy and you like murder mysteries, then you will be hooked. You will want to get the other 3 videos. The 1st is "Murder She Said" and then "Murder at the Gallop". After that is "Murder Ahoy" and then "Murder most Foul" You will enjoy seeing Miss Marple solving the crimes and of interest is Mr. Stringer who is her Librarian friend that assists her at times. Mr. Stringer (Stringer Davis) was actually Margaret Rutherford's real life husband. Enjoy! P.S. My favorite of the 4 is "Murder She Said" but all are good.

Based on characters created by novelist Christie but working from a completely original script, this entry in Margaret Rutherford's "Jane Marple" series finds the elderly detective aboard a ship operating as a school for troubled boys, where she uncovers--not unexpectedly--murder.

As in the other films of this series, Rutherford and the cast play the piece with a very light touch; here, however, the supporting cast is particularly noteworthy, with Lionel Jeffries a particular delight. Fans of the series will enjoy it, as will others looking for fluffy entertainment with a British sensibility.

These four films are true gems,and as you would expect from a gem the sparkle (like that sparkling cyanide) never fades. They are everything you'd expect from a good movie: entertaining with a good dash of suspense and humor. Margaret Rutherford has so much coined this role on film that she was a tough act to follow for actresses like Joan Hicks or Angela Lansbury in later picturizations, even though they looked and acted more like the 'real' Miss Marple as we know her from the books (or do we?). The unique thing about Margaret Rutherford is that she could act with her chin alone; among its many moods I especially cherish the chin commanding, the chin in doubt, and the chin at bay.

Fun to watch, a must-see for all ages!

This was a great movie.This is one of four others Murder She Said,Murder at the Gallop,and Murder Most Foul.All Great.There are great characters, and a great mystery.This Movie is full of suspence so dont miss this.Highly recomended.

I fell in love with the Margaret Rutherford series of Miss Marple movies one summer home from school. She was my hero and mentor and I proceeded to haunt my neighborhood in search of clues or dastardly deeds!
She was so English and proper, but so very funny. These movies should be on DVD, they are much more worthy than silly re-releases of popular overviewed titles.

Although not the best of four Miss Marple mysteries done by the inimitable Rutherford for MGM British in the sixties, it's still fun. Lionel Jeffries is an amusing pain as the ship's captain driven to distraction by the nosey Jane Marple. Dame Margaret's interpretation of Marple was considered offbeat by many including author Christie because in the novels, her character was drawn quite differently; however it is Rutherford's version of Marple that millions love. Rutherford started acting late in life and had an extremely odd youth. Born May 11, 1892 to two wildly eccentric parents: her father spent six years in prison for murder and her mother committed suicide!- and we think we have problems!

I only have one thing to say. When are they going to produce Margaret Rutherford's (1892-1972) classic movies on DVD for Region 1 (USA)? Murder She Said 1961, Murder At the Gallop 1963, Murder Ahoy 1964, and Murder Most Foul 1964 (Agatha Christie stories) are all great movies. I love the face and acting of Dame Rutherford. ***ON DVD FOR REGION 1***

I guess as an Agatha Christie Miss Marple fan I'm a bit biased to write an objective review because this a wonderful film. From start to finish, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. A must have for a fan of Miss Marple. Now, if the others were re-released (Murder She Said, Murder Most Foul, Murder at the Gallop) it would make my day.

I own the whole series, and think they are all wonderfully funny. Margaret Rutherford is a British national treasure. Her humor is so tongue-and-cheek, and she plays it off superbly. I love it that they include her real life husband (Mr. Stringer)in all the movies. They make a wonderful golden years couple.