The Speckled Band

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As she fears for her life, Helen Stoner seeks Sherlock Holmes' assistance. She lives with her step-father Dr. Grimesby Roylott, a difficult man who is prone to bouts of temper. She tells Homes that some years previously, her older sister Julia had died in unexpected circumstances. She had asked Helen if she ever heard the sound of a whistle at night. Helen admitted that she had not. Just a few weeks before she was to marry, Julia came tumbling out of her room, screaming; she died within minutes. Now Helen, who is also soon to be married, finds that her step-father has moved her into her late sister's room. During her first night there, she hears the whistle that her sister had asked about. Written by garykmcd

Cast:

Directed by John Bruce
  • Jeremy Brett ... Sherlock Holmes
  • David Burke ... Dr Watson
  • Jeremy Kemp ... Dr Grimesby Roylott
  • Rosalyn Landor ... Helen Stoner
  • Denise Armon ... Julia Stoner
  • John Gill ... Driver
  • Rosalie Williams ... Mrs Hudson
  • Tim Condren ... Thorne (as Timothy Condren)
  • Stephen Mallatratt ... Percy Armitage
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