Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Speckled Band (1964)
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- Crime, Drama
- 18 May 1964
- TV Episode
Helen Stoner needs the great man's help. She lives in a country mansion with her flamboyant and sinister guardian Grimesby Raylott, who has travelled abroad and brought home some souvenir livestock. Recently her sister Julia, about to be...
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Cast
| Douglas Wilmer | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| Nigel Stock | ... |
Doctor Watson
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Felix Felton | ... |
Dr. Grimesby Roylott
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Liane Aukin | ... |
Helen Stoner
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Marian Diamond | ... |
Julia Stoner
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| Donald Douglas | ... |
Percy Armitage
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Mary Holder | ... |
Mrs. Hudson
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Nan Marriott-Watson | ... |
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Directed by
| Robin Midgley | ||
Written by
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (characters) (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) |
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story) |
| Giles Cooper | ... | (adaptation) |
Produced by
| David Goddard | ... | producer |
Music by
| Max Harris | ||
Production Design by
| Charles Carroll | ||
Makeup Department
| Gwen Arthy | ... | makeup supervisor |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joyce Hawkins | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| John Addison | ... | composer: theme music |
| Max Harris | ... | composer: incidental music |
Script and Continuity Department
| John Gould | ... | script editor |
| Max Marquis | ... | script editor |
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- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (1964) (United Kingdom) (tv)
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Helen Stoner needs the great man's help. She lives in a country mansion with her flamboyant and sinister guardian Grimesby Raylott, who has travelled abroad and brought home some souvenir livestock. Recently her sister Julia, about to be married and made by Raylott to sleep in a bed that was screwed to the floor, died in mysterious circumstances. Her final words referred to a "speckled band." Helen is fearful for her own safety and Holmes and Watson investigate. Written by don @ minifie-1 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This installment was part of the BBC TV series, "Detective." See more » |
| Goofs | The shadow of the boom mic can clearly be seen on the wall as Dr. Roylott threatens his stepdaughter Helen on his return from London. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Speckled Band (1923). See more » |