Watch Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Singing Violin
Watch the 15th episode of the legendary 1954-1955 TV series. Starring Ronald Howard as a youthful, sharp-witted Sherlock Holmes and Howard Marion-Crawford as a robust Dr. Watson.
Plot Summary
Betty Durham is being tormented by eerie hallucinations of a "singing violin." Her stepfather claims she is losing her mind—a convenient diagnosis that would allow him to seize her inheritance. When her fiancé is murdered before he can reach Baker Street, Holmes and Watson must intervene to stop a chilling conspiracy inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventure of the Speckled Band.
Cast & Crew
- Sherlock Holmes: Ronald Howard
- Dr. Watson: Howard Marion-Crawford
- Inspector Lestrade: Archie Duncan
- Betty Durham: Delphine Seyrig
- Director: Steve Previn
- Original Air Date: January 24th, 1955
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Episode Highlights
Key Moments & Chapters
- 02:31 🗣️ Holmes demonstrates his skill by lifting a wallet from a pickpocket, showcasing his dexterity.
- 03:58 🕵️♂️ Brian O'Casey bursts into the flat, visibly distressed and seeking urgent help.
- 05:25 💰 O'Casey explains the midnight deadline to find a man named Snow to claim a fortune.
- 06:06 📜 The history of the sweepstake ticket shared between O'Casey, Belle Rogers, and Albert Snow.
- 13:39 🥳 Celebration ensues as ticket number 16634 is announced as a winner.
- 14:37 🤝 The trio discusses the gamble of holding the ticket for the final horse race.
- 16:40 🏆 "Burning Dream" wins the race, but Albert Snow mysteriously vanishes.
- 17:40 💔 A blood-stained coat is found, leading O'Casey to believe Snow was murdered.
- 23:10 💡 Holmes reveals the deduction: A conspiracy involving a dummy ticket stub.
- 25:14 🤝 Holmes confronts Rogers and Snow, ensuring O'Casey receives his rightful share.
