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Dame Margaret Taylor Rutherford, DBE (11 May 1892 – 22 May 1972) was an English actress of stage, film and television. She came to national attention following World War II in the film adaptations of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit, and Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.
IMDb profile of Margaret Rutherford, a British actress known for her roles as Jane Marple and Madame Arcati. See her photos, videos, trivia, quotes, and more.
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Learn about the life and career of Margaret Rutherford, a British actress known for her roles as Jane Marple and Madame Arcati. Find out about her family, awards, trivia, quotes, and filmography.
- May 11, 1892
- May 22, 1972
Margaret Rutherford was an Oscar-winning British actress who mesmerized the audience with her memorable performances both on stage and screen. Read this biography to know her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and other fun facts.
Jun 27, 2024 · Dame Margaret Rutherford (born May 11, 1892, London, Eng.—died May 22, 1972, Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire) was an actress who was popular on the British stage and screen from the 1930s in roles as a lovable English eccentric.
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Jan 1, 2024 · Margaret Rutherford, who first played Miss Marple in The Mirror Crack'd Side to Side, set the standard for future actresses with her comedic and quirky portrayal of the character. Her performance was imitated for years and she became the most definitive and iconic Miss Marple actress.
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For much of the 60’s she become synonymous with Miss Jane Marple, making four Marple based films with a comedy bent that must have won Christie’s approval, as in 1962 Agatha Christie dedicated her novel The Mirror Crack’d: “To Margaret Rutherford in admiration.”
