'The Mirror Crack'd' trivia and fun facts
A young Miss Marple
In Agatha Crhistie's novels Miss Marple is described as an old lady, who should be around 75 years old. Angela Lansbury was only 54 when she played the role.
A lot of expectations for a poor result
Producers had to wait for a year to shoot the movie because Angela Lansbury was leading the theatrical production of "Sweeney Todd". It was published then than the actress had signed for at least three movies portraying Miss Marple. However, after the poor result of the filme she never took that role again. Later, Lansbury declared she had a very good time shooting, but the movie was "dreadful".
A spoiler of the time
The publicity department of the movie made a big mess when in a press release they revealed that it was the first time the leading actress was playing a murderer, thus revealing the mystery of the movie.
Elizabeth Taylor's last leading role
This was the last role for Elizabeth Taylor as a lead. Even if she was only 48 years old at the time, she hadn't had a hit for several years, and her marriage to polItician John Warner was struggling. Rock Hudson convinced Taylor to accept the role for a smaller salary because if would be beneficial for her.