A Talent for Murder (TV)

Angela Lansbury and Laurence Olivier star in this TV whodunit.
Originally recorded on VCR then transferred to VHS then transferred to DVD. Not the best quality but otherwise unobtainable.
Conclusion A Talent for Murder Part 2. • A Talent for Murder (T...

[@krmccarrell]

Rest in peace dear Angela. You are an emenice talent, a National treasure. You will never be forgotten. We are all indebted to you sharing yourself and entertaining us for over 8 decades. To just say thank you seems so small. But it helps to know that every time we enjoy you again on a TV re-run or on a dvd, we can thank you again and again.

[@tamisullivan8548]

👍agreed 🌹

[@EdelweisSusie]

She was average at best. Seems to play the same character in every performance: never changes her voice, accent, way she walks - just her clothes and the words change. Sad for her family of course.

[@EdelweisSusie]

She was average at best. Seems to play the same character in every performance: never changes her voice, accent, way she walks - just her clothes and the words change. Sad for her family of course.

[@Robotina-e8u]

@@EdelweisSusie What an ignorant comment!

[@kweenkweenoetry8466]

Yes she was brilliant and beautiful ‼️🙏

[@lilyd1010]

I'm showing this in the nursing home today. They don't care about the quality...they luv the memories. I'll bet u didn't know u were reaching over 30 people at one time! TY for this, Martin!!

[@lucilleyoung9142]

The breadth of Angela Lansbury's talent is extensive. She is an outstanding actress.

[@katherinehogan6622]

I can readily see how much of this has been cut, edited and recut to the point to where there is no reason for u-tube to disgrace themselves any longer. These old films are true classics that the mechanical world does not even know of ot can ever understand !!!!!!!!!! Shame shame shame on them-----u-tube morons!!!!!!!!!!

[@richardhenry7841]

I Looooooooove Angela Langsbury

[@hollandut]

Glad you like it. It was recorded off-air on transmission in 1984 and has had to be copied onto various tape and DVD as each technology dies the death. Not too bad considering it is almost 30 years old.

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

Martin Holland Thanks so much for the effort! It's definitely a gem, so glad you rescued it!!

[@crapstermcduck6593]

Interesting background info.

[@cynthiarogers2814]

D

[@trukeesey8715]

That was the year when the series began. I suppose that the movin picture led to the series, which would seem to be obvious.

[@niesa4795]

What a man... You are

[@davidstankiewicz2049]

Rest in peace Angela Lansbury 🙏

[@jh76103]

The Late,Great, Dame Angela Lansbury would have been 97 today, October 16, 2022. She was SUPERB! May She rest in peace. ♥

[@jayque]

I love 'Murder She Wrote'. Never missed an episode. Angela Lansbury is just the best! I wish they would upload the series on KZbin.

[@krmccarrell]

They have!! Just type in the 'search', murder she wrote. Enjoy!!!

[@jayque]

@@krmccarrell I did. But the show doesn't run smooth. The scenes are overlapped.

[@thrizhamarquez2307]

Yes i wish that too

[@thrizhamarquez2307]

And some is just a scenes it's complete

[@thomashutson7205]

Try Pluto tv I watch it everyday and they keep em playing

[@jamesholmen9725]

What a wonderful actress! She plays a wide variety of roles to perfection!!

[@starrcross5063]

Rest in peace your memories will never be forgotten! Those will always remain with us forever 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@nhmooytis7058]

Dame Angela is now 94 years old God Bless Her!

[@ElvarMasson]

95

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@ElvarMasson my post was 10 months ago.

[@ElvarMasson]

I know. I could see it

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

She is 96 now

[@sophieseeker6620]

@@dianaaljadeff2983 love her. more !

[@janiewallace4356]

Being as that you recorded on VCR then t'ransfer to VHS - then transfer to DVD - I think the quality is great!!!! I can see you did this with a LABOR OF LOVE!!!!! Thank you !!!!

[@divox9pqr]

Isn’t she marvelous! Her masterly portrayals of eccentric characters is nothing short of amazing. I love her work.

[@Copolia]

Mr Holland, my deepest gratitude to you for uploading this very rare film. I love all things Angela Lansbury. Thank you so very much.

[@luamante3387]

Me too she’s my favorite female sleuth 🕵️‍♀️

[@mariameere5807]

And mine! Murder she wrote was the only thing that would stop me crying when I was a baby! The music would come on and my mother would put me in front of it! She had Peace for an hour!!! Recently I saw a documentary about Angela Lansbury who now lives in Ireland where I grew up! Well from the age of eight after New York! And I live in London now which is actually where she comes from, turns out she was a real Hollywood star 🌟

[@veebouie6832]

This is one of my favoe movie that A.L. stared in.. When I first came across it I watched it three times in one night.. I love this old girl.. She's one of the GREATEST from the old days.. 👍 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mtm00]

Thank you, Martin Holland, for sharing this wonderful production.👍

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

Rip Marveleus Dame Angela Lansbury (1925-2022) and Lord Laurence Olivier (1907 1989) two great actors

[@gildamarlowe5110]

Ms. Lansbury is probably one of the greatest--if not the greatest actress star working in the theater and cinema today. The lady is also one of the great singers --check out her hits of stage plays--especially "Mame"

[@EdelweisSusie]

Really? You mustn’t have watched the same things I have in which she just seems to portray the person she always portrays - herself in a different outfit.

[@thrizhamarquez2307]

Where I could find the whole scene of aunt mame I could find it anywhere

[@falconfeathers9454]

Martin, I am grateful for your valiant effort to rescue our "Angel". I have loved Dame Angela since I first saw her in Gaslight (she was 18 years old) with Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer. But I adored her incredible performances in Murder She Wrote not to mention the fabulous team that created this series. Thank Heavens for KZbin, and people like you wise enough to archive and transfer in this age of obsolete technology, taking with it ...our valued treasures.

[@sherlovesallpeople]

WAS SHE NOT IN JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS AS A YOUNG GIRL? OR AT LEAST SOMETHING SIMILAR? (I DID HATE IT WHEN SHE PUT ON THAT GHASTLY AMERICAN ACCENT IN MURDER SHE WROTE. LOL)

[@taras6806]

sher... it's called acting. And she did take American citizenship. Don't be mean.

[@taras6806]

Falcon Feathers (sorry that I come to this so late)... I just wanted to thank you for such a wonderfully-expressed, humble-sounding and kind comment to the uploader. It is as rare to find on KZbin these days as the video itself. 👍

[@martinhumble]

Was she in Bergman?

[@kimmccabe1422]

Now this is theatre! I am a writer and film major and can only dream Lawrence O and Angela L would act my words out. Fantastic acting n writing.

[@11304800]

🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨🦨

[@kerrymcmahon9671]

I have always been a huge fan of Angela! Every role she does she adds her grace and wide range. One of the last great actresses of a generation!!!!!!!! Plus she reminds me of my Nana....she looked just like her and had that very sweet charm like Angela about her!!!! Thank you for uploading this movie....such a great treasure!!!!

[@msinvincible2000]

R.I.P dear Angela. You were one of my favourites

[@Isabella-nd3rq]

This is fabulous! Angela is having a ball! So glad that I stumbled upon it! I was trying to figure out how they got away with mild cursing for a TV movie… looked it up- it was a BBC production, shown in the US on Showtime. Then it all made sense, including the bare bones production values. The supporting players all seemed rather British to me, despite the (varying) accents!

[@cherubim59]

I have watched this at least 4 times. Wonderful performance.

[@tinawelch3005]

thank you!! i don't recall ever seeing this wonderful movie!

[@bonneburton116]

Thank you for sharing this marvelous Angela Landsbury movie.

[@shariwalker9429]

So hood!

[@cynthiarogers2904]

*We LOVE Angela Lansbury and Laurence Olivier !!! GREAT FILM.*

[@caroleallison7046]

Can't seem to get enough of Angela Lansbury......loved how she palmed the tape and when the music played she danced to it...quite funny....

[@mikebasil4832]

This was my intro to the talented Angela Lansbury when I was a kid. Thanks for posting it.

[@zdarovful]

Another thank-you, Martin! What an odd and wonderful film.

[@trixiepettman-south8500]

WHAT A WONDERFUL MOVIE, I AM NOW MAKING UP FOR ALL THE MOVIES I MISSED. LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT. I THOUGHT THE ENDING WAS A BIT DISAPPOINTING, JUST STOPPED. WELL, THANK YOU FOR SHOWING IT. BLESSINGS, TRIXIE, 86, SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

[@Alicetheamethyst]

There is a part 2

[@martathorsen4029]

PART 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH7LdnevZ5WDe7csi=IZbtN57J0a1jy_sP

[@elizabethbarnes3969]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful movie.

[@angelbrown128]

Angela Lanabury is such a lovely caracter, she is intelligent, and a wonderful role model for me , I discovered this film on KZbin recently and I am obsessed with it, I watched it over and over, by watching Angela Lanabury as Ms Fletcher over the years made me a better person in real life 😀 Thank you Angela Lanabury❤

[@marisamartin3664]

Amazing we can see and hear it!

[@raphaelandrews3617]

OMG Angela Lansbury, dancer singer and actress and star, she is wonder. Mr Holland you are fantastic, Thank YOU.!!

[@alexanderclaytoniii787]

Martin thank you so much for this gem of a mystery

[@carlosm.labanca2285]

This is a true jewel!! Thank you so much for uploading!

[@nofaith5994]

Miss Lansbury doing her best Bettie Davis - great fun

[@mariannebalslev9514]

Thank you for this movie . really appreciate this

[@bethmiletti9540]

I love Lansbury. She is so sharp. Remember her first movie? she was the maid, in the luxurious home of Ingrid Bergman, and Charles Boyer in " Gaslight." so young, and already had a snippy, nosey, attitude.

[@mollycblaeser]

My first introduction to her was as Elizabeth Taylor's sister in 'National Velvet' and her iconic role in 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' -- I was so confused to know her both young and old, at once!

[@elle-sissyfedor3185]

Thank you!!! I've been searching all over for a good murder mystery that I haven't seen yet. . Can't wait to watch this ! You're awesome thanks so much for ur time & hard work on this , you now have a new subscriber♥️can't wait to view ur other projects

[@ianedwards4400]

After seeing this movie, I don't believe that Hollywood or England had another actress who could match the talent of multi-dimensional Angela Lansbury. She was so mind blowing here, she just threw me. Angela proved that her quiver had a variety of arrows that could pierce every heart. In Samson & Delilah, she got a spear pierced in her heart and in every subsequent movie or television episode, she pierced viewers hearts with astonishment, portraying diverse characters with shades of gray; this translates to the outcome of her various characterizations over the years and how she built such a magnificent repertoire. For each of her roles [and especially in this one], she created different silhouettes. It's the awareness of her mind that took advantage of opportunities. In each and every movie-TV turn, she always rolled a lot of personality into one character. Other gems of Angela include the Murder She Wrote series, Mr. Buddwing, The dark at the top of the stairs [a cameo, but what an impact]. Truly timeless !

[@henryriley4958]

RIP Angela 😢♥️

[@wildflowersun5840]

RIP & Thanks for your talent...

[@LegacyCare1]

Thank you Martin Holland for preserving and posting this Dame Angela Lansbury treasure!!

[@maximumrisk2004]

Its freaking amazing how old she can make herself look. This was 30 Years ago, 20 Years ago was her last Murder she Wrote movie and there she was up and about.

[@hana.the.writer5074]

Do you know that Angela was so pretty in her younger years just like a doll wearing her hair to chin length, stood tall with high heels and spoken with the most feminine voice out there. She was So Very classy and elegant and I LOVE her wedding dress. It would still be hot for a bride. She was truly a charm inside-out and still is. All respect go out to you, ma’am. I will always remember you even after this whole existence wrapped up and we’re in heaven. 🤗🍃🌹🦋

[@ryanreid1109]

Thanks so much for this! been wanting to see for a while! one of the few Angela Lansbury roles I haven't seen :)

[@imtweetydiva29]

What a treasure I stumbled across! Thanks for upload!🙂👍

[@beebee8018]

Angela Lansbury. One of ‘The best most talented actress’s ever. Plus, she helped keep most of the old Hollywood actors/actress in work through her company. R.I.P A truly special human being.

[@erikduhon]

RIP to Angela Lansbury 😥🖤

[@TheTeacher1020]

AngelaLansbury! Classy, talented, funny...a gem! Thanks for sharing!

[@vernalc2449]

After reading the description, I was expecting the worst, but it's actually a pretty good print considering all the transfers. A very unique film worth the watch if you're a fan of Angela.

[@roseoreillysievers6057]

Angela Lansbury can fit any role. She's amazing

[@warrenwilson4818]

R.I.P. Just a couple of days ago. Today is Oct. 13, 2022.

[@jeanettesteffe6281]

I have always loved Anglia in murder she wrote, but this is my new all time fav. I can't stop watching over and over, again. I wish there was more episodes of this one.

[@DennisMorrison1955]

Thanks for uploading this movie. I never knew it existed and I found it fun to watch. I love Angela Landsbury!

[@littleolelady4686]

Crew by P0

[@merceduslong4486]

I love it. “ how do you manage it on the money I give you?” “I steal”🤪😂

[@mariameere5807]

🤣

[@Lightonahill25]

Thank you, Martin, this is al treat. Angela really let it rip in this one..

[@rcnb4903]

RIP Angela Lansbury terrific actor.

[@5877user]

Had to watch it a couple of times to really enjoy Lawrence Olivier and Angela Landsbury. The transfer to tv wasn’t great, but the two actors together was worth watching. Loved it. Just found the NBC Monday night movies. Really enjoying remembering my youth during those years

[@elvistattoo1964]

Gaslight...Samson and Deliliah...Elvis' mom in Blue Hawaii...Bedknobs and Broomsticks - Angela Lansbury is Fabulous in any role!

[@diannaskare7829]

it would be so awesome to see The Dame Lansbury perform on stage !!!! I have seen a few recordings but like Cher and so many other talented folks , nothing can replace seeing them perform in life ! Chers World Tour came close enough for me to see her in Billings MT

[@lakewrites]

And one of her best performances in Manchurian Candidate,” playing Laurence Harvey’s mother, though she was less than three years older than Harvey.

[@melvindorsey767]

Yes sir

[@c.s.jackson7214]

One overlooked Angela Lansbury gem is Please Murder Me which also starring Raymond Burr.

[@lasairfhionakennedy3012]

"Aloha Jack"

[@localeni]

Great movie and characters! The dame was superb! Thanx for sharing! Greeting from Greece!!!

[@martinlagrange8821]

After seeing this wonderful thing I've adopted that epic phrase 'A plot with a hole you can drive a bus through !'

[@bailangwang]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I love it!

[@gjbdekuiper3286]

TALENT and TALENtT and TALENT, this writer, ssuch a clever story, so unique, so wonderful watching, every move she makes she is in her role, no in another person, so super, super SUPERrtr

[@liatori6214]

Watching during corona scare. Enjoyed the distraction

[@sheenaking1004]

Same here😊

[@mannymoseley4005]

I love ❤️ this movie, Landsbury is excellent at her finest, I love it.

[@lucretia3606]

Superb! I love Angela

[@alphadawg81]

Thanks for the upload. I haven't seen this one before and I would definitely have missed out.

[@madeleinebelle2105]

thank you Mr Holland...late in life I have just discovered what a great actress Angela Lansbury is...ran rings around Sir L O.

[@jacquelynwilliams3660]

What a treat! Laurence Olivier and Angela Lansbury. Thank you!

[@shazbatagatha6100]

My parents used to watch this all the time..i never knew this was so good..parents know what's up sometimes

[@hallson2917]

Angela Lansbury rest in Peace!

[@InACountryGarden]

What a gem! Not particularly good in itself, as it is sadly far too stage'y an adaptation, but a real find. Great to see 2 such superb actors together in a production. I hadn't ever heard of this 1984 TV drama (based on a stage play, apparently). So I didn't realise that 'A Talent For Murder' might possibly(?!) have been the programme that led/helped lead up to 'MSW'. It was broadcast only a few months before the commencement of Lansbury's "Jessica Fletcher" role. I had always reckoned that the start of/casting of 'MSW' was inspired by Angela Lansbury's role as "Miss Marple" in 1980's 'The Mirror Crack'd'.

[@bobbywilliams2175]

Great actress

[@ashajose4717]

Can't watch without awe the amazing performance of Dame Angela.

[@dchegu]

Maybe not the best quality, but it's quality in itself lends some authentic charm. As if we are watching it on old tv

[@mattdeans9873]

Second time watching it! It's a fun movie. Olivier was very ill by then and doing a lot of films and the like for the money. If you pay close attention to him, you can tell he's reading from off-camera cue cards a lot of the time. Only his talent could pull that off.. Thanks for posting this. Great fun.

[@clivefuller-hale5073]

Thanks for posting...I did not see this when originally broadcast...

[@gildamarlowe5110]

Ms. Lansbury is probably one of the greatest--if not the greatest actress-star working in the theater and cinema today. The lady is/was? one of the great singers of the stage- check her out in MAME.

[@gildamarlowe5110]

see how they delete innocent remarks that I type--why?

[@IK121266]

Hello Gilda, no-one deleted your comments. This is a youtube ... automatic reaction because you put your text between hyphens. It has happened to me too :-)

[@gildamarlowe5110]

thanks--but where are the hyphens? UTUBE does this constantly--and it seems I am usually the focus of their deletions.

[@clincpb8903]

From 2:10 this is her voice on the recorder with a strong French accent ! She has a talent indeed !

[@MTClassicMovieChannel]

Great actors thank you

[@rdlewis3616]

Angela was a talented actor and a wonderful person.

[@sharonmorton6734]

So sad that the end of this is cut off. Then I found part 2. Happiness. Good story with just enough twists and turns.

[@avalonpark1574]

I like her because she can change characters so well

[@SM-gl8yo]

I love this and I love Miss Lansbury in it. Thank you! I never heard of it before.

[@jibaraverde]

Thank you so much. I loved it.

[@bygoneyears4859]

Priceless piece of work! Appreciate your effort to share contents some of us were not able to watch before. Kudos to Sir @Martin Holland.

[@Vodkastinger]

i'd like to dislike the people who disliked this amazing gem

[@bethmiletti9540]

So you're a lush?

[@esterherschkovich5002]

Vod KaStinger i think they are just trolls who just go on youtube to press down😦Her films etc are great!

[@gjbdekuiper3286]

Vod KaStinger haaaaa, wonderful !!!!!! compliments for your super comment

[@aroseinwinter7719]

Me too

[@taras6806]

Garth Schilling.... you sure don't need permission for disliking those rightfully disliked and automatically dislikeable!

[@christophecesar4761]

Thank you SO MUCH!

[@vlm5723]

What a wonderful movie!

[@robertwilkins8357]

I was workin taking care of house in Key West and Jerry Herman bought the identical house next door. He had a partner Marty, the nicest young guy. We became friendly that is all , we did have dinner one time but never became intimate and I'm not sure that may have happened. One evening mr Herman was playing at La Te Da and i walked up to this lady singing and was so taken i put my hand on hers. This lady coukd have been Carol Channing she was supposed to visiting. I now the lady coukd have been Angela . This was in the 80s . Im 83 now i can still almost feel the touch of her hand.

[@SuperAuggie2]

Thank you. I really enjoyed this

[@takohamoolsen2486]

My goodness, I haven't seen this movie for at least 30 years. Thanks for putting this on YT.

[@hilaryc3203]

A fun show; I bet Angela had a hoot doing this role. It reminds me of the roles I've seen her do in her early days.

[@paulettebrown8461]

Hilary C .

[@bambisaDJ]

This is a fun and relaxing movie. 53:33 - 54:38 made me laugh so much 😆Rest in peace Angela❤

[@shirleysavitts9647]

When I first started watching this, I thought it was someone trying to act like Bette Davis. It wasn't , it was Angela doing her awesome thing... making a role hers. Thank you for sharing this.

[@erinbennett2873]

This movie kills me! Angela Lansbury has such a wit and it makes this film so much funnier. She is larger than life, as usual. And that chair just makes for the best exits and entrances.

[@mariaibarra5883]

Thanks so much!

[@jennifersiagian]

Angela Lansbury BRAVO!!!