The Retired Colourman (1 May 1965)

Josiah Amberley, a retired dealer in artists' materials, engages Holmes to find his wife who has run off with his money and a man called Dr. Ray Ernest whilst he was at the theatre. In the ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Hayes

Writers:

Arthur Conan Doyle (characters), Arthur Conan Doyle (short story),

Stars:

Douglas Wilmer, Nigel Stock, Maurice Denham

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Douglas Wilmer	...	Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Stock	...	Dr. Watson
Maurice Denham	...	Josiah Amberley
Peter Henchie	...	Barker
Peter Madden	...	Inspector Lestrade
Enid Lindsey	...	Mrs. Hudson
Lesley Saweard	...	Ellen Amberley
William Wilde	...	Dr. Ray Ernest
Christopher Banks	...	Rev. J.C. Elman
Paul A. Martin	...	Choirboy (as Paul Martin)
Robert Croudace	...	Police Constable
Arthur R. Webb	...	Railway Porter

Storyline

Josiah Amberley, a retired dealer in artists' materials, engages Holmes to find his wife who has run off with his money and a man called Dr. Ray Ernest whilst he was at the theatre. In the course of his investigation Holmes teams up with rival sleuth Baker, employed by Dr. Ernest's family to locate him. Holmes gets Amberley out of the way and breaks into his house, discovering that things are not as they have been explained to him.

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Genres:

Horror | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 May 1965 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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