Actress Margaret Rutherford is best known for portraying Miss Marple in a series of films produced in the 1960s by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Miss Jane Marple first appeared in the novel, The Murder at the Vicarage. It was published in 1930.
Margaret Rutherford.
Agatha Chrstie thought that she was badly cast - too big, bold and eccentric. But she liked the actress personally and dedicated her next book to her.
Miss Marple's first name is Jane.
Margaret Rutherford played Miss Marple in the 1963 film "Murder at the Gallop."
Miss Marple's first name is Jane.
Berkshire and London
Margaret Rutherford played Miss Marple in a series of four comedic mystery films based on Agatha Christie's character, starting with "Murder, She Said" in 1961.
Miss Marple was created by Agatha Christie, a famous mystery novelist known for her detective stories. Miss Marple first appeared in the short story "The Tuesday Night Club" in 1927 and later featured in many novels and short stories by Christie.
A lot of the Agatha Christie characters have been in films. Such as Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.
Agatha Christie's character Miss Marple has been played by various actresses, but Margaret Rutherford is often considered one of the most beloved portrayals of the character. She appeared in a series of four films based on Christie's stories in the 1960s.
The Tuesday Night Club (1927), a short story, was Christie's first Miss Marple book.
Geraldine McEwan played the character of Miss Marple in 12 episodes of the TV series "Agatha Christie's Marple." She portrayed the iconic sleuth in seasons 1, 2, and 3 of the show.
No, Lillian Gish has never played Miss Marple, at least not on film, TV, radio, or stage. If she has played her, it wasn't recorded and/or released for public viewing.
The theme music for the Miss Marple TV series is based on the "Miss Marple Suite" composed by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley. It features a prominent violin melody that captures the charm and mystery of the character. The violin music sets the tone for the show and complements Miss Marple's astute and observant nature.