The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Dancing Men (1984)
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- TV-PG
- 54min
- Crime, Drama
- 01 May 1984
- TV Episode
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| David Burke | ... |
Dr. John Watson
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| Tenniel Evans | ... |
Hilton Cubitt
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| Betsy Brantley | ... |
Elsie Cubitt
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David Ross | ... |
Inspector Martin
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| Eugene Lipinski | ... |
Abe Slaney
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| Lorraine Peters | ... |
Mrs King
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Wendy Jane Walker | ... |
Saunders
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Paul Jaynes | ... |
Walker
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Bernard Atha | ... |
Dr Carthew
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Tommy Brierley | ... |
Cabbie
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Directed by
| John Bruce | ||
Written by
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (by) (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| Anthony Skene | ... | (dramatised by) |
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story "The Adventure of the Dancing Men" from volume "The Return of Sherlock Holmes") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Michael Cox | ... | producer |
| Stuart Doughty | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Patrick Gowers | ||
Cinematography by
| Ray Goode | ... | (lighting cameraman) |
Editing by
| Chris Gill | ||
Casting By
| Jose Scott | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Grimes | ||
Costume Design by
| Esther Dean | ||
Makeup Department
| Glenda Wood | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Craig McNeil | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Ray Freeman | ... | graphics |
Sound Department
| Alan Dykes | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Ken Reynolds | ... | sound: film |
Visual Effects by
| Tony Willis | ... | effects cameraman (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lawrence Jones | ... | camera operator |
Additional Crew
| Nicky Cooney | ... | researcher |
| Jonathan Dynevor | ... | floor manager |
| Lynne Marriott | ... | production assistant |
Production Companies
- Granada Television (presents)
Distributors
- Elephant Films (2005) (France) (DVD)
- ITV - Independent Television (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv)
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Storyline
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Hilton Cubitt seeks Sherlock Holmes' assistance in determining why a series of hieroglyphs - little pictures of dancing men - has so terrified his American wife Elsie. He knows little of his wife's background having met her in London during the Queen's Golden Jubilee but has now been very happily married for three years. The problems started a few months before when she received a letter from Chicago and more recently, when the drawings of the dancing men had been chalked on a garden wall. Holmes realizes that the symbols are a code of some sort and Mrs. Cubitt continues to receive similar messages. He also knows however that to unravel the mystery, he will have to learn more about the woman's past and her history in America. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In 1903, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stayed briefly at Hill House Hotel at Happisburgh, near Norwich. Asked to sign an autograph book, he saw in it a signature and address written in "dancing men" by G. J. Cubitt, the proprietor's son, who was then about seven years old. Conan Doyle then and there set to work upon "The Adventure of the Dancing Men," using not only the cipher, but the name Cubitt for the central character in this tale. See more » |
| Goofs | At the conclusion of the story, during Dr. Watson's epilogue, modern vehicle traffic is passing on the road in the background behind the manor house in the upper left hand corner. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Mystery of the Dancing Men (1923). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | There are Paget drawings from the story during the credits. See more » |
| Quotes |
Sherlock Holmes:
His family has owned land in Derbyshire for over five hundred years, so I presume that Mr. Cubitt is as respectable as he is worthy. Dr Watson: [while looking out the window at Mr. Cubitt] With a fresh face, an open countenance, and wearing a brown bowler hat. Sherlock Holmes: [not realizing Watson was looking out the window] Oh no, you can't possibly know that! Dr Watson: [smirking] Really, Holmes? See more » |