The Alphabet Murders
Hercule Poirot investigates a series of murders in London in which the victims are killed according to their initials.
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"I have enjoyed David Suchet and Peter Ustinov playing Poirot among other interpretations of the detective, but Randall's turn is equally enjoyable. Randall is not a great actor but a fine comedian. Director Frank Tashlin should know a good comedian when he casts them--he had worked with Danny Kaye and Jerry Lewis to name just two. The film begins with Randall introducing himself as Poirot with a twinkle in his eye. The director is clear from the first scene--comedy first, mystery next. Robert Morley is fun, but Randall is even better--the bowling alley, the restaurant gags, the telephon..."
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The official screenwriters of this movie, David Pursall and Jack Seddon, were greatly annoyed by the extensive re-writing of their script by Director Frank Tashlin and Robert Morley. Tashlin also encouraged Morley and Tony Randall to ad-lib lines and business.
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Hercule Poirot investigates a series of murders in London in which the victims are killed according to their initials.