In 1924, the story appeared as part of the anthology Poirot Investigates. Davenheim is a well known banker and financier that is now nowhere to be found, and neither is his body. The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim is the fifth episode of series 2 of the ITV British television drama series Agatha Christie's Poirot featuring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot, first broadcast on 4 February 1990 in the UK. Read “The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim”, by Agatha Christie online on Bookmate – Poirot and Hastings are entertaining Japp when the conversation turns to the recent disappearance of a banker, Mr… Script versus short story The script stays more or less true to the short story. Japp is searching for Mr Davenheim, who disappeared when walking out of his house. Captain Hastings and Poirot are waiting for Inspector Japp of Scotland Yard, who is to join them for tea. This episode was based on the short story 'The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim', first published in The Sketch in 1923 (like the previous two episodes). It is certainly unmissable viewing for fans of first class period detective drama. The episode is an adaptation of the Agatha Christie short story of the same name and was directed by Andrew Grieve with dramatisation by David Renwick. The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim - a Hercule Poirot Short Story (Hercule Poirot) Published May 8th 2012 by William Morrow Paperbacks Kindle Edition, 31 pages The story was published in the U.S. in The Blue Book Magazine in December 1923 under the title "Mr Davenby Disappears". The Disappearance Of Mr Davenheim (Caple Books Classic Short Stories) (Volume 9) December 8, 2014 - Comment Poirot and Hastings are entertaining Japp after they had all attended a magic show when the conversation turns to the recent disappearance of a banker, Mr. Davenheim, from his large country house, the Cedars. :) Enjoying the channel? The Disappearance Of Mr Davenheim is a first rate example of this wonderful series at its peak. With David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran. The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim is a short story written by Agatha Christie.It was first published in The Sketch in March 1923 in the U.K. It has an ingenious plot, which leads to a very satisfying denouement that takes us completely by surprise thanks to David Renwick's subtle dramatization. Poirot - The Disappearance of Mr. DavenheimSUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES! Poirot wagers Chief Inspector Japp that he can solve the mystery of a missing banker without leaving his flat. The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim Summary. The screenplay was written by David Renwick and the director was Andrew Grieve. Rating: 3.5* of five The Publisher Says: Mr. Davenheim, a wealthy financier, leaves his home to mail a letter, then fails to return.The story fills the newspapers and intrigues Hercule Poirot, who challenges Inspector Japp with the claim that he can solve the case before the police, and without leaving his flat. The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim – December 1923, Volume 38, Number 2 (under the title Mr Davenby Disappears – the character's name was changed throughout this original magazine publication). Mr. Davenheim, a wealthy financier, leaves his home to mail a letter, then fails to return. Directed by Andrew Grieve. Read "The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim A Hercule Poirot Short Story" by Agatha Christie available from Rakuten Kobo. Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English writer.