Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Cunningham Heritage

Public Domain TV Show: Sherlock Holmes (1954) Season 1: Episode 1 Title: The Case of the Cunningham Heritage The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes "The Case of the Cunningham Heritage" Originally aired October 18, 1954. Holmes unravels the mystery surrounding the death of Mr. Cunningham, a gentleman whose fiancée was found by his body with a knife in her hand. This television episode marks the first filmed meeting between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Based on "A Study in Scarlet" and very loosely "The Adventure of the Reigate Squires/Puzzle." Credits Produced and Written by Sheldon Reynolds Directed by Jack Gage Starring: Ronald Howard ............. Sherlock Holmes Howard Marion-Crawford .... Dr. John H. Watson (as H. Marion Crawford) Archie Duncan ............. Inspector Lestrade Guest Cast: Meg Lemonnier ............. Mrs. Cunningham Ursula Howells ............ Joan Roland Bartrop ............ Lord Stamford (as Rowland Bartrop) Pierre Gay ................ Ralph Cunningham Richard Larke ............. Bobby (Sgt. Wilkins) (uncredited)

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