The Spanish Cape Mystery

Excellent Ellery
I have to confess I did not read the book. So I cannot compare the movie to the book.

The movie was however excellent and kept your attention. I am afraid the plot and the solution is pretty obvious from the beginning but how the movie plays out still makes it worth watching several times. You also have fun wondering where you saw each actor before.

There is a quickie problem solved Ellery Queen way at the beginning of the film to set us up for what is to come. And as with all detectives, as if we need reminding, murder and mystery follow Ellery even on vacation at the Spanish Cape.

My favorite part is when the police detective makes his first arrest and Ellery agrees with a wink, the proceeds to explain how it was done including how the murderer ate the victoms cloths but could not finish with the cape due to an upset stomach.





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