I have also read the book and there are a few differences such as naked body victims Vs. Swimsuit-clad victims. However, the film holds its own.
The movie is 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.
It is possible that the butler Mr. Teller (Frank Leigh) may have don it. Yet he insists that it will be difficult to prove.
My favorite part is when the police detective makes his first arrest and Ellery agrees with a wink, then proceeds to explain how it was done including how the murderer ate the victim's clothes but could not finish with the cape due to an upset stomach.
The movie is 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.
It is possible that the butler Mr. Teller (Frank Leigh) may have don it. Yet he insists that it will be difficult to prove.
My favorite part is when the police detective makes his first arrest and Ellery agrees with a wink, then proceeds to explain how it was done including how the murderer ate the victim's clothes but could not finish with the cape due to an upset stomach.