Cinematography:
Roger LanserComposer:
Greg J. WalkerCast:
Essie Davis, Nathan Page, Miriam Margolyes, Anna McGahan, Anthony J. Sharpe, Kate Jenkinson, Bille Brown, Danielle Cormack, Jonny Pasvolsky, Anna Bamford (more)Seasons(3) / Episodes(34)
Plots(1)
Get ready to immerse yourself in the opulent, exciting world of Australia's leading lady detective Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis), in ABC1's new 13-part drama series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Phryne (pronounced Fry-nee) is a glamorous and thoroughly modern woman of the 1920s. Our lady sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl-handled pistol and her dagger sharp wit. After many years abroad, Phryne returns to Melbourne, in part to start a new life in her home town, but to also ensure that Murdoch Foyle (Nicholas Bell), the man thought to be responsible for her younger sister's mysterious disappearance, never gets out of jail. But before her very proper Aunt Prudence (Miriam Margolyes), a well-known society matriarch, can drag Phryne off to attend her first soiree, Phryne finds herself embroiled in a murder. She befriends the most unlikely of murder suspects – an innocent Catholic girl, Dot Williams (Ashleigh Cummings). Phryne takes Dot under her wing, employing her as a maid. Over time, Dot becomes one of Phryne's closest companions; with Dot's natural intelligence in all things domestic and catholic she is often an unexpected asset in Phryne's murder investigations. From illegal abortions to union disputes, exploited workers and missing girls, Phryne finds justice for those who can't help themselves. As she delves deeper into the murky world of murder, Phryne crosses paths with the local constabulary, befriending the handsome Detective Inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page). Despite being married, Jack finds himself drawn to Phryne's vibrant personality and seeks to ensure that she is kept out of harm's way as they endeavour to solve the cases. They come to rely on each other, Jack for the information he gets through diligent police procedures, and Phryne for the information she obtains using her charms and daring. When Jack won't give Phryne the information she needs, she can easily manipulate Jack's trusting deputy, Constable Hugh Collins (Hugo Johnstone-Burt), to keep her informed even if he is not aware he is doing so. Leaving a trail of admirers in her wake, our heroine makes sure she enjoys every moment of her lucky life and along the way she unlocks the truth of her own dark history. The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher began life in 1989 as the daring lady detective protagonist of a series of 18 crime books written by Australian author, Kerry Greenwood. With an acquired taste for the best, but impeccable working-class origins, Phryne was an instant success with readers and still shows no sign of hanging up her pearl-handled pistol or giving up her 'adventurous' love-life for just one man. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
(more)Soundtracks
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Series Three Original Soundtrack
Label: Every Cloud Productions
Year: 2015
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 51:11
1. | Collins Street Jiggle | Greg J. Walker | 02:44 |
2. | "Weary Blues" - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Seven | 03:02 | |
3. | "Struggle Buggy" - King Oliver & His Orchestra | 02:55 | |
4. | "Somebody Stole My Gal" - Bennie Moten & His Kansas City Orchestra | 03:01 | |
5. | "Crazy Rhythm" - Roger Wolfe Kahn & His Orchestra | 03:13 | |
6. | "When You're Smiling" - King Oliver & His Orchestra | 03:16 | |
7. | "Nobody Knows You When You're Down & Out" - Bessie Smith | 02:57 | |
8. | "Coquette" - Bob Haring & His Orchestra | 02:56 | |
9. | "You're Always In My Arms" - Arcadians Dance Orchestra | 02:56 | |
10. | "There's A Long Long Trail A Winding" - Essie Davis, Philip Quast & Anthony Sharpe | Greg J. Walker | 02:57 |
11. | "What's The Use Of Living Without Love" - King Oliver & His Orchestra | 03:21 | |
12. | "I'm So Afraid Of You" - Sam Lanin & His Orchestra | 02:47 | |
13. | "Sunday" - Abe Lyman & His Orchestra | 03:01 | |
14. | "Rhythm Club Stomp" - Cairo Club Orchestra | 02:44 | |
15. | "Walkin' The Dog" - Hoagy Carmichael & His Orchestra | 02:25 | |
16. | "I Got Rhythm" - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra | 02:48 | |
17. | "Farewell Blues" - King Oliver's Dixie Syncopators | 02:50 | |
18. | Miss Fisher's Closing Theme | Greg J. Walker | 01:18 |
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Original Soundtrack
Label: Every Cloud Productions
Year: 2014
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 41:14
1. | Miss Fisher Title Music | Greg J. Walker | 02:15 |
2. | Playful P | Greg J. Walker | 01:13 |
3. | The Kiss | Greg J. Walker | 02:19 |
4. | What Eyes You Have (Instrumental) | Greg J. Walker | 02:34 |
5. | Renne | Greg J. Walker | 01:13 |
6. | Madam Breda's Triangle | Greg J. Walker | 03:09 |
7. | Hao Chi | Greg J. Walker | 00:56 |
8. | Sad Snoop Blues | Greg J. Walker | 02:05 |
9. | Extreme Steam | Greg J. Walker | 02:20 |
10. | Foyle's Bells | Greg J. Walker | 03:50 |
11. | Dot A La Mode | Greg J. Walker | 01:10 |
12. | Sleigh Jazz | Greg J. Walker | 00:58 |
13. | Bank Robbery | Greg J. Walker | 02:34 |
14. | Fan Dance | Greg J. Walker | 01:15 |
15. | Bert & Cec Fight | Greg J. Walker | 01:23 |
16. | Dead Violet | Greg J. Walker | 02:18 |
17. | Grapecrushing | Greg J. Walker | 01:20 |
18. | Flamenco Dance | Greg J. Walker | 00:40 |
19. | The Big Fight | Greg J. Walker | 01:21 |
20. | Train Shanty | Greg J. Walker | 00:32 |
21. | Seance | Greg J. Walker | 01:39 |
22. | Society Tango | Greg J. Walker | 01:29 |
23. | Beatrice & the Book | Greg J. Walker | 02:01 |
24. | Miss Fisher Title Music (Alternative Version) | Greg J. Walker | 00:40 |
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Music from the Televison Series
Label: Every Cloud Productions
Year: 2013
Format: digital
Length: 53:26
1. | Miss Fisher's Theme | Greg J. Walker | 02:17 |
2. | "My Regular Girl" - Ben Selvin & His Orchestra | 02:58 | |
3. | "Dr Jazz" - Jelly Roll Morton & His Red Hot Peppers | 03:25 | |
4. | "Positively Absolutely" - Six Jumping Jacks | 02:41 | |
5. | "Mr Music Man" - Harry Angus & Deni Hines | 02:17 | |
6. | "Hot & Anxious" - Fletcher Henderson | 03:20 | |
7. | "Creole Love Call" - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra | 03:12 | |
8. | "Makin' Whoopee" - Silvio Blonde & His Invisible Orchestra | 03:25 | |
9. | "There's A Wah Wah Girl In Agua Caliente" - Isham Jones & His Orchestra | 03:10 | |
10. | "Jungle Blues" - Jelly Roll Morton & His Red Hot Peppers | 03:23 | |
11. | "If I Had You" - Al Bowlly | 02:51 | |
12. | "Building A Nest For Mary" - The Captivators | 03:03 | |
13. | "Dance Of The Blue Danube" - The Anglo Persians | 02:59 | |
14. | "Havin' Lots Of Fun" - Abe Lyman's Orchestra | 03:02 | |
15. | "Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)" - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra | 02:59 | |
16. | "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra | 03:09 | |
17. | "The Darktown Strutters' Ball" - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra | 02:56 | |
18. | "Sailing On A Sunbeam" - Des Toohey & Frank Coughlan | 02:19 |
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries
Music from the Second Series
Label: Every Cloud Productions
Year: 2013
Format: digital
Length: 51:43
1. | Fan Dance Medley | Greg J. Walker | 02:59 |
2. | "Too Busy" - Sam Lanin & His Orchestra | 03:05 | |
3. | "East St Louis Toodle-Oo" - Duke Ellington | 03:05 | |
4. | "Lil' Liza Jane" - Kid Ory | 02:52 | |
5. | "Spanish Mama" - Doc Cook & His Dreamland Orchestra | 02:49 | |
6. | "I Don't Want Nobody But You" - Park Lane Orchestra | 03:00 | |
7. | "My Baby Just Cares For Me" - Ted Weems & His Orchestra | 02:41 | |
8. | "You've Got To Be Modernistic" - Jimmy Johnson & His Orchestra | 03:02 | |
9. | "Minnie The Moocher" - Cab Calloway | 03:15 | |
10. | "Old Man Blues" - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra | 03:03 | |
11. | "You Were Only Passing Time With Me" - King Oliver & His Orchestra | 02:50 | |
12. | "Bugle Call Rag" - Cairo Club Orchestra | 02:36 | |
13. | "Up & At 'Em" - Ben Bernie & His Orchestra | 02:55 | |
14. | "Perdido Street Blues" - New Orleans Wanderers | 02:58 | |
15. | "Jazz Battle" - Tuba Skinny | 02:49 | |
16. | "The Cider Song" - Harry James Angus | 02:01 | |
17. | "Flamboyance" - Essie Davis & Greg J Walker | 00:51 | |
18. | "Let's Misbehave" - Harry James Angus | 01:35 | |
19. | "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise" - Ted Lewis | 03:17 |