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Fri. Jun 26th, 2026

ITV Retro

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Murder by Invitation (1941)

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The relatives of a rich old woman unsuccessfully try to have her declared insane...

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Rehearsal for Murder (1982)

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Where the curtain comes up on Terror!...

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Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

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Murder on the Orient Express is a 1974 British mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet...

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Everything GREAT About Murder on the Orient Express!

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Everything WRONG With Murder Mystery 2 in 16 Minutes or Less

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This movie isn’t very good. It’s lazy, bland, and the jokes don’t land...

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Murder at 1600 (1997)

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The Painted Smile (Murder Can Be Deadly) – Full Movie

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Q : Can you describe the process and use of screen tests during the selection process for a film?

Robin Gurland: Screen tests are traditionally the final phase of the audition process for lead or supporting lead roles. The actor being tested usually does one or two scenes completely “off book” and depending on the schedules of the other lead actors cast, often they will be brought in to do the scenes along with the actor being tested. Screen tests can get very elaborate with full hair and make-up, costume and lighting or fairly simple, but they are always shot on film.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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