Hildegaard Withers there is no other
Hildegaard Withers character in the three murder mysteries are without a doubt, the most delightful characterization of a school marm mentality of her era. She played it to a Tee. These three are my most favorite murder mysteries ever. Though Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers and Ngaio Marsh as authors soon would come on the scene, and into movies, Gleason and Whithers showed us a long forgotten era of simplicity, kindness and mesmorizing relationships what we would call, silly old fashion emotions that we have long forgotten as a nation. It was the best and the worst of times and it was a time, we had to talk to each other or go find a phone. Wonderful wonderful black and whites.
THE MOVIES ARE FIRST RATE - THE SOUND & VIDEO NOT SO MUCH - I GIVE 5 STARS BECAUSE THE MOVIES ARE FIRST RATE!
Only the first three movies in the collection feature Edna May Oliver in all her awesome glory. Edna May Oliver IS the one and only Hildegarde Withers. Edna May Oliver rocks in the role of Hildegarde Withers her almost gaunt drawn prudish face is almost the spitting image of an old maid. Edna May Oliver's vocal intonation, prim proper speech and how she carries herself as a matronly old spinster school teacher of both quality and breeding is played to absolute perfection. When she is paired with the dour but manly Inspector from the New York City Police Department she really shines. The police inspectors blue collar, street wise roots contrast nicely against Hildegarde Withers Mysteries upper-crust natures and sensibilities. There is enough comedy in these mystery movies to keep one entertained but the comedy never gets in the way of the who-done-it. The Mysteries stand on their own in quality as they are not watered down to make room for the comedy. The comedy comes natural...
Just plain fun
I just enjoy the old mysteries. The original Hildegarde is my favorite. We just need more of them. The new mysteries do not measure up!!
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