👋 I'm exploring the fascinating world of cosmetics in detective shows. Join me as I look at some examples of the surprising role that beauty products can play in crime from deadly weapons, McGuffins, red herrings and more. 💄🔍 #CosmeticsAndCrime #MiddayHistoryBite

Fun fact: I couldn’t find another nail polish murder, but Revlon, the brand that revolutionised 💅 were indirectly involved in the infamous The $64,000 Question scandal in the 1950s when it was revealed that the contestants were being coached. They were the sponsors. #CosmeticsAndCrime

Still from Death on the Nile. Shows Simon Doyle (Simon MacCorkindale) dresses in a white dinner jacket looking flustered. In front of him on a bathroom shelf are two bottles of nail polish.

As Hercule Poirot investigates, the discovery of the nail polish bottle helps unravel the killer's deception. This seemingly innocuous cosmetic item proves to be essential in solving the murder 💄🔪 #CosmeticsAndCrime

Film poster for Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile. Shows illustrations of the cast members framed in a pyramid shape around an image of an Egyptian god against a black background.

In #DeathOnTheNile (1978), 💅🔍 the killer cleverly uses red nail polish in an elaborate ruse to disguise the time of the crime. #AgathaChristie #CosmeticsAndCrime

DAY TWO: 👋 This week I'll be exploring the fascinating world of cosmetics in TV detective shows. Join me as I look at some examples of the surprising role that beauty products can play in crime from deadly weapons, McGuffins, red herrings and more. 💄🔍 #CosmeticsAndCrime #MiddayHistoryBite

Got derailed by a family emergency 🙃 more #cosmeticsandcrime tomorrow. And am taking suggestions if anyone has any!

The lead actress is the episode of Columbo. She is wearing a black pussy bow blouse and a sparkly jacket.

The lead actress is the episode of Columbo. She is wearing a white fur coat and a white turban style headdress.

The lead actress is the episode of Columbo. She is wearing a white jump suit.

I mean it's a great episode of one of the best shows of all time but also let's take a moment to appreciate the style of beauty industry mogul Viveca Scott. #CosmeticsAndCrime #MiddayHistoryBite

Still from an episode of Columbo. Shows Lt Columbo talking to a woman in a very natty skirt suit. In front of him is a glamourous photo of the same woman.

The formula for a miraculous wrinkle cream leads the founder of a cosmetic company to murder. Can #Columbo solve the case? #CosmeticsAndCrime #MiddayHistoryBite

Still from the TV show Columbo. Shows a very unkempt scientist pouring liquid into a flask with the title ‘Lovely But Lethal’ imposed over it.

We'll start with #Columbo: "Lovely But Lethal" (Series 3, aired 23 Sept 1973) Peter Falk stars as the Lieutenant alongside Vera Miles (Viceca Scott), Vincent Price (David Lang), and Martin Sheen (Karl Lessing) #CosmeticsAndCrime #MiddayHistoryBite

👋 This week at lunch time I'll be exploring the fascinating world of cosmetics in detective shows. Join me as I look at some examples of the surprising role that beauty products can play in crime from deadly weapons, McGuffins, red herrings and more. 💄🔍 #CosmeticsAndCrime #MiddayHistoryBite

As Hercule Poirot investigates, the discovery of the nail polish bottle helps unravel the killer's deception. This seemingly innocuous cosmetic item proves to be essential in solving the murder! 💄🔪#Mystery #Cosmeticsandcrime

Just for context I am a freelance historian and consultant examining the crossroads of beauty, health and wellness with science & technology. 💄🔎🕵️#HistoryWritersDay24 #CosmeticsAndCrime

Hi, I'm Lucy Jane Santos! For #HistoryWritersDay2024, I’ll be exploring the use of cosmetics in TV detective shows. Join me as I look at some examples of the surprising role that beauty products can play in crime from deadly weapons to McGuffins to red herrings.#CosmeticsAndCrime