Murder at the Gallop (1963)

In the heart of a quaint British village, Miss Jane Marple, portrayed by the brilliant Dame Margaret Rutherford, and her companion, Mr. Stringer, played by Stringer Davis, engage in charitable endeavors to support paroled convicts. Their benevolent routine takes a chilling turn as they visit the imposing abode of the opulent Mr. Enderby, portrayed by Finlay Currie. Spectators to his sudden heart failure, they watch in horror as he tumbles down the grand staircase, meeting an untimely end. The ever-perceptive Miss Marple, however, isn't easily fooled by the appearance of natural death. A strange suspicion is kindled within her as she theorizes that someone might have "frightened him to death" intentionally using a cat, but her theory falls on the deaf ears of skeptical Inspector Craddock, played by Charles "Bud" Tingwell. Undeterred, she plunges into a labyrinth of secrets and deceit, believing one of Enderby's four impoverished heirs to be responsible for the macabre event. In pursuit of truth, the indefatigable Miss Marple finds herself at The Gallop, a peculiar establishment that doubles as a boarding-house and riding school, where Enderby's relatives have gathered. Amidst the clatter of hooves and the hushed whispers of grief-stricken relatives, she embarks on a quest to unmask the perpetrator, the tension escalating as two more heirs meet their tragic ends. In 'Murder at the Gallop,' the tranquil English countryside belies a sinister web of treachery and murder, as Miss Marple strives to bring a cunning murderer to justice. This gripping tale of suspense and intrigue will leave viewers riveted, as they unravel the mystery alongside the determined sleuth.

Murder at the Gallop is a comedy movie featuring Margaret Rutherford.

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