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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781569388143
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 1569388148
Label: ACORN MEDIA
Manufacturer: ACORN MEDIA
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: ACORN MEDIA
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 07, 2006
Running Time: 392 minutes
Sales Rank: 34393
Studio: ACORN MEDIA
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Get ready for a second caseload of complex crimes and quirky criminals deftly handled by Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn (Patrick Malahide, The Singing Detective). A hard-working Scotland Yard detective, Alleyn's aristocratic breeding allows him to blend into the high-society realm in which these crimes occur. In stories based on the classic mystery novels by Ngaio Marsh, Alleyn traps a murderous blackmailer stalking London's debutante set, attends a lethal luncheon at the home of a gracious host, uncovers the killer of a World War I veteran's entrusted confidant, and witnesses heinous exploits on a picturesque Scottish island. The chief inspector gets expert assistance from his partner, Detective Inspector Fox (William Simons, Sergeant Cribb), and his insightful lady friend, artist Agatha Troy (Belinda Lang, To Serve Them All My Days). Guest stars include Diana Quick, John Gielgud, Geoffrey Palmer, Derek Benfield, Margaret Tyzack, and Tom Wilkinson.
Amazon.com:
Anyone familiar with the thin, cruel features of Patrick Malahide from The Singing Detective (or any other movie in which he so vividly plays someone venomous or unpleasant) will have some trouble adjusting to his role as the hero of Inspector Alleyn Mysteries, based on the popular mysteries by Ngaio Marsh. But Malahide, a keenly intelligent actor, will win you over. As the gentleman turned police inspector Roderick Alleyn, Malahide is genteel and almost dandyish, but his ferocious intensity underlies his gracious manner and gives it teeth. Though Marsh's mysteries are whodunits, they play out more like police procedurals, with Alleyn and his right-hand man Inspector Fox (William Simons, Heartbeat) doggedly piecing together the clues.
The second set of Inspector Alleyn Mysteries includes the final episode of the first series, Death in a White Tie--in which Alleyn asks a good friend to assist an investigation, leading to that friend's death and Alleyn's fierce pursuit of his killer among the upper crust--as well as the three episodes of the second series. Hand in Glove features Sir John Gielgud (Prospero's Books) as a stuffy aristocrat caught up in a plot featuring forged paintings and a letter of condolence sent before the murder is even discovered. Dead Water sends Alleyn and his beloved Agatha Troy (Belinda Lang, To Serve Them All My Days) to a Scottish island where a waterfall is believed to have healing powers--at least, until a dead body turns up in it. But the strongest of them all is Scales of Justice, which coolly observes British social schisms as Alleyn tries to unravel a mystery featuring stray cats, stray arrows, Nazi skullduggery, and a very large trout. Tom Wilkinson (In the Bedroom) gives a wonderfully nuanced performance as a petty, lecherous creep who values his family's name more than a woman's heart. A satisfying collection for any mystery fan. --Bret Fetzer
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Four superb Ngaio Marsh mystery films detailed
Here we have the second set in the BBC series, starring Patrick Malahide as the aristocratic Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn, William Simons as Detective Inspector Fox, and Belinda Lang as Alleyn's fiancé and renowned artist, Agatha Troy. The setting for these great Ngaio Marsh mysteries is England, portions being wedged in time between the two great wars but mostly a few years beyond that era.
These four color films on DVD are at least as entertaining as the first set and I was very ... Read More
Rating: - Very good series
I cannot add to the good things that have been printed here by other reviewers. Although the DVD set indicates closed captioning is available, I can't get it on my TV. We need CC because our 60+ year old ears have a difficult time understanding the British accent. I will say we did not have any problem with the accent, the actors spoke clearly and distinctly. Also, there was not a lot of background music to interfere with the dialogue.
Rating: - Excellent and intelligent!
This series was brilliant. The acting, writing, camera work, direction and costuming were superb. This is definately worth every penny spent. Start a fire, pour some wine, curl up with someone comfortable, and prepare to be entertained....
Rating:  - British Mystery
Very well acted period detective murder mystery. Some language a little difficult to understand but overall interesting.
Rating: - Feel-good mysteries, interesting puzzles.
This series does a delightful rendition of the books. The mysteries are interesting puzzles, the feeling of the time and people is authentic,and the people are warmly personable and polite. This is a really pleasant change from violent race-across-the-screen action. It is a time where people matter, puzzles can be unravelled, and we can respect the constabulary. Reassuring and interesting at the same time. Worth watching many times.
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