Sherlock Holmes 5 - The Case Of The Belligerent Ghost

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Can ghosts commit murder? Watch Sherlock Holmes in 'The Case of the Belligerent Ghost' (1954). A classic mystery featuring Ronald Howard and a spooky museum heist

Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Belligerent Ghost (1954) – Episode 5

In Episode 5 of the 1954 series, the legendary detective faces off against the seemingly supernatural. The Case of the Belligerent Ghost tests Dr. Watson’s nerves and Holmes’ logic as they investigate a haunting that is far more dangerous than it appears.


Episode Details & Cast

Feature Details
Episode Number Season 1, Episode 5
Starring Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes
Guest Cast Howard Marion-Crawford, Archie Duncan

The Mystery: Science vs. The Supernatural

The plot kicks off when a shaken Dr. Watson returns to Baker Street claiming he saw a man who had been dead for days walking through a museum. While Watson is convinced of a spectral visitation, Sherlock Holmes remains steadfast in his belief that "ghosts do not break museum glass."

What follows is a brilliant showcase of Holmes' forensic skill, as he uncovers a conspiracy involving a high-value art heist and a criminal using a "ghostly" reputation to mask his movements.

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Added February 14, 2026