Maria Gambrelli — A Shot in the Dark Character Profile

About Maria Gambrelli

Singer and mother figure, initially suspected of murder but ultimately innocent.

Maria Gambrelli — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Singing, Motherly care, Suspicion evasion, Cooking, Intuition

• Strength: 3/10
• Intelligence: 6/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 5/10

Character Facts

Played by

Elke Sommer

Appears in

A Shot in the Dark (1964)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Maria Gambrelli — Conflict Suspicion — Maurice (Martin Benson)

  Maurice discovers Maria with the murder weapon, establishing her as the primary suspect.

• Maria Gambrelli — Alliance Defender — Hercule LaJoy (Graham Stark)

  Hercule's tactical actions during the climax indirectly support Maria's eventual vindication.

• Maria Gambrelli — Social Co-suspects — Georges (David Lodge)

  Georges and Maria are both victims/suspects within the same household murder spree.

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