The Case of the Exhumed Client
From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
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The Case of the Exhumed Client is the 31th episode of the 1954-1955 TV series Sherlock Holmes starring Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes and Howard Marion-Crawford as Dr. Watson. Aired on 30 may 1955 on MPTV (USA). Black & White. 27 min.
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Sherlock Holmes
(Ronald Howard) -
Dr. John Watson
(Howard Marion-Crawford) -
Inspector Lestrade
(Archie Duncan) -
Sir Charles Farnsworth
(?) -
Elizabeth Farnsworth
(Alvys Maben) -
George Farnsworth
(Alan Adair) -
Sylvia Taylor
(Judith Haviland) -
Dr. Henry Reeves
(Michael Turner) -
Priest
(K. Richard Larke) -
Mr. Clarkson
(Eric Micklewood)
Cast
- Sherlock Holmes : Ronald Howard
- Dr. John Watson : Howard Marion-Crawford
- Inspector Lestrade : Archie Duncan
- Elizabeth Farnsworth : Alvys Maben
- George Farnsworth : Alan Adair
- Sylvia Taylor : Judith Haviland
- Dr. Henry Reeves : Michael Turner
Uncredited
- Sir Charles Farnsworth
- Priest at funeral : K. Richard Larke
- Mr. Clarkson : Eric Micklewood
Crew
- Director : Steve Previn
- Producer : Sheldon Reynolds
- Associate Producer : Nicole Milinaire
- Screenplay : Charles Early, Joseph Early
- Cinematography : Raymond Clunie
- Production Manager : Sacha Kamenka
- Film Editor : George Gale
- Music : Paul Durand
- Set Designer : Maurice Petri
- Sound Equipment : Poste Parisien
- Engineer : René Longuet
Plot summary
Holmes goes to a manor to investigate the murder of Sir Charles, presumably at the hands of an heir. Sir Charles died in the Tower room which according to a legend is supposed to kill whoever sleeps in it. Holmes decides to stay in the room for a night. He almost dies but with no visible reasons. He avoids death and keeps the occupants in suspense, then divulges the actual killer.
Titles
- France : La Légende de la tour