A very brisk, hastily edited and somewhat more simplistic Columbo that we've become accustomed to: some scenes have untidy editing or continuity errors in them (the pictures that are on or off the wall after the murder; the scene where the murderer does up his tie in the make-up chair; and the removal of the fruit bowl off the table near the end of the film, which results in one piece of fruit falling on the floor etc.).
Nevertheless, this story is entertaining enough for the undemanding viewer and the resolution is not predictable in any way.
Ross Martin is quite aggressive in his role as the murderer and he seems to get perturbed by Columbo's persistence extremely early on, but his performance satisfactorily illustrates his characterisation's misplaced self-confidence.
Not vintage Columbo, but pleasing viewing nonetheless.
Nevertheless, this story is entertaining enough for the undemanding viewer and the resolution is not predictable in any way.
Ross Martin is quite aggressive in his role as the murderer and he seems to get perturbed by Columbo's persistence extremely early on, but his performance satisfactorily illustrates his characterisation's misplaced self-confidence.
Not vintage Columbo, but pleasing viewing nonetheless.