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Suchet's moustaches

april61 22 Dec 09 at 4:01 a.m. GMT

Hello :)  I'm a long time Mystery! fan here in the U. S., but, alas, my memory is failing me.  I've been curious about the changes in David Suchet's moustaches through the years.  I seem to remember that the earlier movies had a quite different style than the more recent movies, but I can't find any photos online to prove this.  What can you tell me to help me satisfy my curiosity?

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GKCfan 22 Dec 09 at 6:28 a.m. GMT

Here are some assorted photos: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=david+suchet+poirot&gbv=2&aq=0&oq=David+Suchet&aqi=g1g-m2

Suchet's Poirot moustaches are made of horsehair, I think.  He has gone through a lot of them (they wear out quickly with use), and when they can't be used any more he sells them for charity.  The style has changed quite a bit over the years.

TheButlerDidIT 22 Dec 09 at 11:58 a.m. GMT

I couldn't get the link to work. Can you try again? Much appreciated

april61 22 Dec 09 at 12:23 p.m. GMT

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01413/poirot_1413271c.jpg

This one is quite different than the more recent versions.  Perhaps this is the one I was used to years ago.  What I should probably do is get some of the earlier movies to view.  

Thanks,  GKCfan!

GKCfan 22 Dec 09 at 9:05 p.m. GMT

You're welcome!  

TheButlerDidIT, go to Google Images and search for David Suchet Poirot.  You'll find tons of images there.

3rdGirl 23 Dec 09 at 11:29 p.m. GMT

I have been coming to this site and reading the posts for about a year now and I have to say that this topic heading must definitely win the prize for being the funniest I've seen.

You know you're in the presence of mad, keen AC fans when we get onto the topic of Mr Suchet's/Poirot's moustaches!

Thanks for the giggles.

april61 24 Dec 09 at 2:08 a.m. GMT

  Oh, thanks, 3rdGirl!  So, what's my prize?  

sjoerdbol 25 Dec 09 at 2:01 p.m. GMT

yes its true, the moustache changes. At first its very thin and curly on the ends. A saw it chang between seasons 6 and 8 it becomes thikker, just like the rest of poirot, actually

burr 25 Dec 09 at 4:14 p.m. GMT

GKCfan

Suchet's Poirot moustaches are made of horsehair, I think.  

No, they are made of real hair. But you are right, he needs some of them for one episode.

He once stated that they had endless discussions about the looking of the moustache, because it always has to fit his face, and Christie described it in so many ways.  

And yes, he uses them for charity, like he does with the bow ties and the collars.

april61 25 Dec 09 at 10:25 p.m. GMT

Which moustache do you all like the best?  I like the thin ones better than the thicker.

Merry Christmas!

april

sjoerdbol 26 Dec 09 at 12:49 p.m. GMT

Me to, he lookes more like a gently guy with the thin moustache.

Merry Christmas to you to!

3rdGirl 29 Dec 09 at 2:20 a.m. GMT

I think you should win one of his moustaches April!