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| Tim Conway | ... | Dr. Tart | |
| Don Knotts | ... | Inspector Winship | |
| Trisha Noble | ... | Mistress Phyllis Morley | |
| Bernard Fox | ... | Justin | |
| Grace Zabriskie | ... | Nanny | |
| John Fujioka | ... | Mr. Uwatsum | |
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Stan Ross | ... | Tibet |
| Irwin Keyes | ... | Jock | |
| Suzy Mandel | ... | Hilda | |
| Fred Stuthman | ... | Lord Morley | |
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Mary Nell Santacroce | ... | Lady Morley |
| Robert V. Barron | ... | Gas Station Attendant | |
| Patrick Cranshaw | ... | Roy | |
| Russi Taylor | ... | Doll Voice (voice) | |
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This spoof of the Sherlock Holmes stories finds Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart investigating a strange death in a possibly haunted mansion, while dealing with the beautiful heiress and the crazed staff which live therein. Written by Afterburner <aburner@erols.com>
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Who better to solve England's most puzzling mystery than these two international crime busters? See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
17 April 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Detectives casi privados See more »Filming Locations:
Biltmore Estate - 1 Approach Road, Asheville, North Carolina, USAEdit
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$18,014,000Company Credits
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Dr. Tart: [to Inspector Winship] Ask him where he gets his hair done.
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When Lord Morley's car drove into the lake, it sank into the mud and the stunt driver nearly drowned. See more »Goofs
Dr. Tart uses pigeons to deliver messages back to Scotland Yard, and he attempts to send them a few times at night. But pigeons can't fly at night because they can't see in the dark. See more »Quotes
[Inspector Winship is interrogating Mr. Uwatsum, who is completely bald]Dr. Tart: [to Inspector Winship] Ask him where he gets his hair done.
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Crazy Credits
During the main title sequence, the cartoon version of Inspector Winship (the Don Knotts character) is blowing on a tuba when the music credit comes up. The director of photography's name appears when two flashlight beams cross. See more »Alternate Versions
The television version which first aired in the early '80s included an extra scene, set in the dining room of Morley Manor. Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart switch identities trying to fool Mistress Phyllis and her staff. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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