Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Shoeless Engineer (1954) – Episode 12
In Episode 12, the 1954 series adapts one of Conan Doyle's most suspenseful tales. The Case of the Shoeless Engineer brings a terrified victim to Baker Street, launching Sherlock Holmes into a world of industrial espionage and counterfeit currency.
Episode Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Episode Number | Season 1, Episode 12 |
| Based On | "The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb" |
| Director | Steve Previn |
The Mystery: The Hydraulic Press
When a hydraulic engineer is offered a massive fee for a secret job in the middle of the night, he quickly realizes he is in over his head. After narrowly escaping a crushing death, he arrives at 221B Baker Street missing a shoe and full of terror.
Sherlock Holmes uses the engineer's physical condition and the mud on his garments to triangulate the location of a criminal gang. This episode is a standout for its pacing and the use of the iconic "hydraulic press" scene that remains a memorable moment in Holmesian history.
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Watch the engineer's harrowing escape and the detective's cold logic. Watch Sherlock Holmes 12 Shoeless Engineer (1954) now on Audiomake.
