Review of The Mirror Crack'd (1980) by G. T — 04 Feb 2007

I don't think Angela Lansbury does Miss Marple justice...though I'm not denying she can act...but Joan Hickson and especially Geraldine McEwan are better!

This review of The Mirror Crack'd (1980) was written by G. T on 04 Feb 2007.

The Mirror Crack'd has generally received mixed reviews.

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