Murder at the Savoy Hotel | A Forgotten 1923 True Crime Case of Marguerite Alibert

Описание: In July 1923, a single gunshot shattered the calm of London’s most prestigious hotel and ignited one of Britain’s most controversial historical murder cases. This Victorian true crime–style documentary examines the murder of Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey at the Savoy Hotel, Strand, Westminster, and the dramatic trial of his wife Marguerite Fahmy (Marguerite Alibert). Set against the social tensions of post-Victorian Britain and the fading Edwardian world, the case exposed deep prejudices of class, race, empire, and gender within the British justice system.

Through archival records, courtroom accounts, and contemporary newspaper reporting, this film reconstructs the events of 10 July 1923, from the fatal shooting in the Savoy’s corridors to the sensational Old Bailey trial that followed. The documentary explores how power, reputation, and imperial politics shaped the verdict, transforming this historical murder case into a lasting symbol of inequality before the law.

Ideal for viewers interested in Victorian true crime, historical murder cases, and early 20th-century British legal history, this episode reveals why the Fahmy case still resonates today. If you enjoy deeply researched historical documentaries, like the video, subscribe for more, and share your thoughts in the comments.

#VictorianTrueCrime #HistoricalMurderCase #SavoyHotel #OldBailey

Sources: British Newspaper Archive; Old Bailey court records; Andrew Rose, The Prince, the Princess and the Perfect Murder