Detective Films: Granny and Granddaughter Adventures

Description: While not directly about a grandmother and granddaughter, this classic Hitchcock film features an older woman, Miss Froy, who mysteriously disappears on a train. The young Iris Henderson, who befriends her, takes on the role of a detective to find her, embodying the spirit of a granddaughter's quest.

Fact: Alfred Hitchcock considered this one of his best films. The film was remade in 1979 with Angela Lansbury in the role of Miss Froy.

Description: Although not strictly a detective film, this movie features a widow (Mrs. Muir) and her daughter, who could be seen as a granddaughter figure, solving the mystery of the ghost haunting their new home.

Fact: The film was remade as a TV series in the late 1960s.

Description: This quirky comedy involves several characters, including an older woman and a young girl, dealing with the problem of a dead body. While not a traditional detective film, it involves solving a mystery in a humorous way.

Fact: This was Alfred Hitchcock's first foray into comedy.

Description: This film focuses on two elderly sisters, one of whom has a granddaughter visiting. While not a detective story, it involves uncovering personal histories and secrets, akin to solving a mystery.

Fact: This was Bette Davis's final film role.

Description: This film adaptation of Isabel Allende's novel involves multiple generations, including a grandmother and granddaughter, dealing with family secrets and political turmoil, which can be seen as a form of detective work.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast including Meryl Streep and Glenn Close.

Description: This film, while not a detective story, involves Benjamin Button, who ages in reverse, and his relationship with Daisy, who could be seen as a granddaughter figure, as they navigate life's mysteries together.

Fact: The film was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, winning three.

Description: While not a traditional detective story, this mini-series involves a family, including a grandmother figure, uncovering dark secrets in an old house. The granddaughter, Eve, plays a crucial role in piecing together the mystery.

Fact: The series was adapted from a novel by James Herbert, known for his horror stories.

Description: While primarily a fantasy, the story involves a young girl, Sophie, and a giant who together solve the mystery of the other giants' nefarious plans, with the Queen of England acting as a grandmotherly figure.

Fact: This was Steven Spielberg's first film adaptation of a Roald Dahl book.

Description: A brother and sister move into an old house with their grandmotherly housekeeper, Stella, who helps them unravel the ghostly mysteries of the house.

Fact: This film is often cited as one of the first Hollywood films to take ghosts seriously.

Description: Miss Marple, an elderly spinster with a sharp mind, often acts as a grandmotherly figure to the younger characters in Agatha Christie's stories. In this adaptation, she solves the mystery of a body found in the library, with the help of her young friends.

Fact: Joan Hickson, who played Miss Marple, was personally approved by Agatha Christie for the role.