Soon they realize their "Host" is among them, and they have to figure out who it is. Soon the group begins to grow smaller, as their "Host" begins to kill them off one by one, according to the TEN LITTLE INDIANS (of course) nursery rhyme. When they arrive their missing host (via phonograph) accuses them of crimes he believes they have gotten away with. The plot is: ten people are invited to a remote mansion on an island. Those who don't know the story,(and those who do) will probably not be let down.
And it is in glorious black and white, which also makes viewing entertaining. It is the only other version, (besides 1945's And Then There Were None) to keep the location at the secluded Indian Island Mansion. This version actually follows the story more closely than you would expect. The movie only runs about an hour, which makes some of the plot appear rushed, but it doesn't make the movie any less enjoyable. Quite well done, with great performances from it's cast, Most notably Jones as the Judge and Brent as the Doctor. First aired on NBC on January 18th, 1959. Most scholars, along with her devoted fans, consider Ten Little Indians to be one of the best mystery novels ever written.This is a rare, live television Presentation of one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries. Critics praise the novel's intricate plotting and innovative technique, noting that in it, Christie adds new twists to the mystery genre. It has also been translated into several different languages.
After Christie adapted the novel for the stage, it enjoyed successful runs in both England and America and was twice adapted for film. Tension mounts as the remaining guests attempt to discover the murderer's identity before they are all killed. After the guests start turning up dead, the mystery deepens. Owen to enjoy a holiday on Indian Island. The novel focuses on a group of people invited by a mysterious Mr. Later, the title would be changed to Ten Little Indians. The original title was deemed too offensive for the American public. First published in England as Ten Little Niggers, the book was renamed And Then There Were None, from the closing line of the nursery rhyme, for publication in the United States. The novel soon became a best-seller, gaining critical success along with its popularity. In 1939 mystery lovers eagerly awaited the publication of Agatha Christie's new novel, Ten Little Indians.
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