Margaret Rutherford: Character Shines Brighter Than Looks

This is the documentary story with real-life crime mystery of Oscar-winning actress Margaret Rutherford, the star of classic British comedies, fabulous Madame Arcati from Blithe Spirit and our the beloved Miss Marple from Agatha Christie books.
What’s inside:
0:00 Margaret Rutherford
0:57 Tragic Childhood
7:05 Rise to Fame
13:00 Cinema Career and Personal Turmoil
16:10 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple
19:22 Oscar Triumph
#margaretrutherford #agathachristie #missmarple
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Hi there, I'm Marina - a passionate art and history writer, artist, and an ever-curious mind. I am also the soul behind the art history discovery app called Smart Art - Art History Escape.
Here you will find video essays on enigmatic historical figures, mysteries, facts and legends of the past, often inspired by the [not so] fictional characters and myths from popular culture. I hope you enjoy it!
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[@marielong8969]

thank you, Marina

[@wetcircuit]

Inspiring! thank you 💖

[@marina_via]

yeah, it's a story that sometimes good things happen when you live for quite a while already (despite the popular idea that "if not now, then never")

[@tomaria100]

Thank you! I enjoyed learning more about her!

[@marina_via]

happy to hear that! Thank you

[@notpurrfect6397]

I didn't know Joan Hicksonw was in a Rutherford Marple movie. Thank you!

[@marina_via]

Yeah, love such crossovers!

[@mrblueeyes7889]

Nice work xx

[@katefarmerpallotta9710]

Awesome. I know what I’ll be listening to for Super Bowl Sunday in the USA

[@marina_via]

ha-ha, really?

[@katefarmerpallotta9710]

Yep and watching Margaret’s 4 Miss Marple movies. My granddaughter will keep me updated on Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl activities

[@marina_via]

oh, good for you @@katefarmerpallotta9710 !

[@eileenbachemin1617]

Thank you Marina Via for your videos!! You are so knowledgeable and interesting!!

[@marina_via]

Thank you, Eileen!

[@Patricia-zq5ug]

Her Miss Prism was brilliant!

[@marina_via]

agree!

[@bartvanos1466]

Her last movie was Arabella 1967/68 not countess of Hong Kong.

[@rianaangwin3179]

You didn’t mention dawn Langley Simmons?

[@marina_via]

I didn't find much of Margaret's own statements/recollections about her(him), so decided to concentrate on her personal career

[@Engelhafen]

Marina you look beautiful in that awesome outfit

[@marina_via]

thanks!

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

Joan Hickson was one of the best Miss Marples.

[@marina_via]

video about her is about to be uploaded!

[@windstorm1000]

Too dry. I prefer Rutherford

[@julesdymond8728]

Joan Hickson is true to the books.

[@carolmanning8367]

Sorry your accent & way of speaking I found difficult to follow. Good try though.