Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on October 2, 2019

Joan Hickson as Jane Marple. For many Agatha Christie fans, Joan Hickson's portrayal of Miss Jane Marple in the 1984-1992 British TV series is considered the definitive one. It's difficult to disagree, although I'm also fond of Julia McKenzie in a later television series. But whereas McKenzie showc   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on September 30, 2019

For this list, we are omitting the numerous telefilms that appeared as part of TV series based on Agatha Christie's works (e.g., the shows starring David Suchet, Joan Hickson, and others). Elsa Lanchester and Charles Laughton. 1. Witness for the Prosecution (1957) - Based on a short story and   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on May 7, 2018

Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan. While Warner Oland is my favorite Charlie Chan, I still enjoy many of Sidney Toler's outings as Earl Derr Biggers' Hawaiian police detective. One of Toler's best entries in the long-running film series is Castle in the Desert. Like many Chan movies, the setting plays   read more

Serendipitous Anachronisms Posted by Summer Reeves on September 17, 2016

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap 17 Saturday Sep 2016 Posted by Summer Reeves in 1940s, 1950s, 2000s, Blogathon, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Live Performance, Mystery ≈ 12 Comments TagsBBC, Blogathon, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Myster   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on September 16, 2016

Little Bits of Classic and Christina Wehner are hosting The Agatha Christie Blogathon running from September 16 - 18. Recap of contributions available at day's end. Thank you to these two wonderful bloggers for this great event. Agatha Christie's The Mysterious Affair at Styles published in 1920   read more