07 Mar

Sherlock Holmes (TV-1955) THE JOLLY HANGMAN

 

 

Hailed as the most faithfully filmed adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary characters. This acclaimed series stars Ronald Howard as the world-famous sleuth and H. Marion Crawford in a different portrayal of Dr. Watson than usual.

THE CASE OF THE JOLLY HANGMAN: Jessie Hoper is sure her late husband William did not hang himself while on a business trip to Scotland. Holmes and Watson travel to Glasgow, meet with Lestrade’s inspector cousin MacDougal, and confirm it was a murder by examining the hanging rope. Holmes also learns of a traumatic experience from William’s childhood, the murder of his grandfather, that would provide the motivation for the crime. William must have encountered his grandfather’s murderer and recognized the man.

 

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