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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

6.6

1980•3h

This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.

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Photo of Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

Lady Frances Derwent

Photo of John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Reverend Jones

Photo of Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

Dr. Thomas

Photo of Eric Porter

Eric Porter

Dr. Nicholson

Photo of Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Roger Bassington-ffrench

Photo of James Warwick

James Warwick

Bobby Jones

Photo of Madeline Smith

Madeline Smith

Moira Nicholson

Photo of Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Sylva Bassington-ffrench

Photo of Joan Hickson

Joan Hickson

Mrs. Rivington

Photo of Lynda La Plante

Lynda La Plante

Mrs. Roberts

Photo of Doris Hare

Doris Hare

Rose Pratt

Photo of James Cossins

James Cossins

Henry Bassington-ffrench

Photo of Robert Longden

Robert Longden

Badger Beadon

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