๐ ๐บ This is the twenty-ninth episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1954 TV Series). It stars: ๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes ๐จโโ๏ธ Howard Marion-Crawford as Dr. Watson ๐ฎ Archie Duncan as Inspector Lestrade
โก Episode Summary: Holmes is faced with a puzzling case of mistakenโor perhaps fabricatedโidentity. A man claims to be someone he is not, and the deception threatens to destroy lives. As the web of lies deepens, Holmes must untangle the impostorโs true motives and expose the dangerous scheme lurking beneath the false identity.
๐ก Why Watch This Episode? โ๏ธ A classic identity-fraud mystery with high personal stakes โ๏ธ Showcases Holmesโ sharp psychological insight and logical deduction โ๏ธ A tense and engaging story from the 1954 TV series
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03:39You said that thieves never look in the obvious places for valuables.
03:42They only look in the places that are not obvious.
03:44Therefore I should put my precious things in an obvious place
03:47which would then become inobvious.
03:49For some such drivel!
03:51Anyway, I took your word for it and you charged me a hundred pounds too!
03:55Did I?
03:56I take it the advice was not very effective.
03:59Effective?
04:00My dear sir, not more than an hour ago the biscuit jar was ransacked!
04:05Completely ransacked!
04:07Biscuit jar?
04:08I offer you my full sympathies, Mr...
04:11Mr...
04:12Sir Arthur Treadley!
04:13Oh, Sir Arthur.
04:15However, the loss of your valuables represents only one crime in this pattern.
04:20What do you mean?
04:22The first crime committed was a very clever impersonation of myself.
04:27For last week, when we presumably were holding our rather unusual discussion,
04:32I was in Brighton with Dr. Watson.
04:35Yes, we had to have a holiday and gone the entire week.
04:38Don't you agree?
04:42Are you certain?
04:43There can be no doubt, sir.
04:45Then I talked to...
04:47An imposter.
04:48But he looked exactly like you.
04:51It's interesting, eh Watson?
04:53What did I look like?
04:55You were in Brighton?
04:57We both were.
04:58Well, this is the most amazing.
05:00It certainly is, sir.
05:02I hardly relish the thought of a stranger wearing my slippers and smoking my pipe.
05:07Not to mention the fact that he's traded on your name to achieve his own illegal ends.
05:12Well, I see that I can hardly blame you, but still, something should be done about it.
05:17Something shall be done about it, sir.
05:19This imposter must be apprehended.
05:21You should report the matter to the police.
05:23Oh, no.
05:24I think you can trust Sherlock Holmes.
05:26Uh, this Sherlock Holmes.
05:28Good.
05:29Here's my card, sir.
05:31Please contact me as soon as you've uncovered the scoundrel.
05:34I should very much like to meet him face to face.
05:36Exactly my wish, sir.
05:41Good day then, gentlemen.
05:42All the nerve, all the impotence breaking in here and pretending to be Sherlock Holmes.
05:55I was thinking about that biscuit jar, Watson.
06:02I must say my alter ego certainly had a good deal of audacity.
06:08He's back.
06:10Well, I hardly think so, Watson.
06:17Hello, Inspector.
06:18Ah, the strain.
06:20Holmes?
06:23Holmes.
06:24Holmes.
06:29And the laughing stock of Scotland Yard.
06:32Oh, I am sorry to hear that.
06:35But so you should be.
06:36If it hadn't been for you, I'd have had London's cleverest jewel fever in the palm of my hand.
06:41Ah, also London's cleverest impersonator, no doubt.
06:45Huh?
06:46I assume that you are under the impression that I visited you last week and offered you some unsolicited advice, shall we say?
06:53Of course I'm under the impression that...
06:58What do you mean, impression?
07:00Well, I'm sorry to disillusion you, Lestrade, but you see, Dr. Watson and I were not in London last week.
07:05A gentleman bearing an uncanny resemblance to myself has duped you.
07:10I don't believe it.
07:13You just won't admit to an error of judgment.
07:16Oh, no, Holmes.
07:18I'm not accepting that excuse.
07:20We were in Brighton and we can prove it.
07:24Ridiculous.
07:25You came to my office and you convinced me to switch my men from watching Carlton's jewelry shop to watching Hamelberg's jewelry shop.
07:35Yes, and naturally, Carlton's was the one that was robbed.
07:39Clean as a whistle.
07:42Oh, Holmes.
07:44I can't face my men.
07:47Of course not.
07:51My dear old friend.
07:53My advice to you is to return to your men and inform them that you deliberately exposed Carlton's jewelry shop to the thief.
08:02All part of a vast, intricate plan.
08:05And don't tell them anything more.
08:07Well, do you think that would work, Holmes?
08:11My solemn word.
08:14Hmm.
08:16Hmm.
08:22I'll do that, Holmes.
08:24That's just what I'll tell them.
08:26They won't be able to make me out, will they?
08:30You will continue to be a puzzle to them.
08:33Yes.
08:34Oh, thank you, Holmes.
08:37Oh, by the way, you weren't serious about that impersonator, were you?
08:42Quite serious.
08:44Ridiculous.
08:54Holmes, this is getting worse and worse every minute.
08:56I dread to hear another knock on the door.
08:58Well, I think our man was busy enough for one week, don't you, Watson?
09:01Well, I hope so.
09:03What are we going to do now?
09:05Well, to catch an impersonator, it may be necessary to bait the trap with a piece of imitation cheese.
09:11What?
09:16I say, Holmes, must we continue with this ridiculous act?
09:20Absolutely essential.
09:22Well, I don't feel very dignified.
09:23Dignity is not the issue, Watson.
09:26It is justice and revenge.
09:30How long do we go on for?
09:32Well, until the right man calls on us.
09:34Look here, we've already seen dozens of diplomats and reporters.
09:38Are you sure none of them was the right man?
09:39Quite sure, Watson, but I have every confidence our man will call on us before very long.
09:42Sooner or later, he must see for himself the fabulous Maharaja of Gandor.
09:47And to say nothing of the Maharaja's fortune in jewels.
09:51Hmm.
09:53Well, I wish I was still playing Dr. Watson.
09:56Mr. Hadley Bellingbrook of the London Weekly News desires an audience with the Maharaja.
10:02They will ask him to wait for a moment.
10:04That's all right, Watson.
10:05That's all right, Watson.
10:18Show Mr. Bellingbrook in.
10:36I am Afan Turman, the Grand Vizier to the Maharaja.
10:42We welcome you.
10:44How do you do?
10:46Please to follow me.
10:51The Maharaja of Gandor.
10:54Mr. Bellingbrook.
10:58Would you state purpose or visit?
11:00Well, I'd like to get an interview with the Maharaja for my newspaper.
11:05We grant interview.
11:06First question, please.
11:07Well, actually, I wanted to do what we in London call a feature story.
11:24Naturally, I know that every newspaper has already covered the fact that the Maharaja is honoring us with a visit.
11:30I thought, therefore, that we might have, well, just sort of an informal chat.
11:36Very interesting. Very interesting.
11:38We grant an informal chat.
11:42Your Highness, the population of London has heard a great deal about your jewels.
11:47I wonder, would you tell me what their value is?
11:50You may say for publication that the Maharaja's jewels are worth well in excess of 500,000 pounds.
11:57I see. And would the Maharaja consent to reveal to us just how he protects such vast fortune?
12:05The Maharaja retains 30 men whose sole task it is to guard the vast wealth.
12:10Very interesting.
12:11Yes, but it is not the fear of death that disturbs the Maharaja.
12:16Oh? May I inquire just what it is that disturbs the Maharaja?
12:21Mr. Bellybrook, we are faced with a delicate situation.
12:25May we take you in our confidence?
12:27Oh, yes, of course.
12:28Well, the truth is that the Maharaja's daughter is in love with a young Englishman.
12:34I had no idea.
12:36Well, it is all too true, but we are plagued with doubts.
12:40Doubts?
12:41Yes.
12:42We would like to know if the young man is sincere in his affections.
12:46Or, as you might term it, is he a fortune hunter?
12:49You see, to most men, half a million pounds is a fortune.
12:54That is a serious problem.
12:56Indeed, we would ask you in the greatest confidence if you could recommend to us a private individual
13:02who could carry out some discreet investigations into the young man's background and motives, huh?
13:08Have you not heard of Sherlock Holmes?
13:12Sherlock Holmes? No. The name falls strangely on our ears.
13:17I assure you, sir, the man is a master in matters of this nature.
13:20Perhaps he is the one we seek.
13:22I am sure he would be delighted to assist you.
13:24However, he is quite busy.
13:27I can't say exactly when he will be available.
13:30Then perhaps, sir, you could manage to have a word with him and persuade him to give us an interview.
13:35Indeed, I shall.
13:36I will inform you the moment that he is in a position to accept the Maharaja's problem.
13:40We will be present when the time comes.
13:43You have been of great assistance.
13:45Already you have lightened the royal burden.
13:48You will find Mr. Holmes most helpful.
13:51There is no secret, however intimate his nature, that you cannot entrust to him.
13:57Indeed, indeed.
13:58As we say in our country, a wise man is a quiet man.
14:03Oh, most true.
14:05And now, may I ask the Maharaja another question?
14:09Ah, no, please, please. The Maharaja is fatigued with the interview.
14:12The Maharaja bids you good day.
14:18Oh, yes, yes, of course.
14:21Your visit has been most pleasing to us.
14:24Good day, Mr. Bellingbrook.
14:25Mr. Bellingbrook.
14:42May I speak now?
14:44Certainly, Watson. What would you like to say?
14:46Eh?
14:47Oh, er...
14:49No, nothing really.
14:51Oh.
14:53Look here, Holmes.
14:55Why did you tell that fantastic story of something about a daughter and an Englishman?
14:59Well, you're aware, of course, that Mr. Bellingbrook was not a member of the press.
15:03Oh? Seemed legitimate enough to me.
15:06Hardly.
15:09You see, there were no signs of the true journalist about him.
15:13The seat of his trouser was not shiny from constant application to a chair.
15:17Nor were the elbows of his coat shiny from constant application to a desk.
15:21Eh?
15:22His spectacles were mere props being made of plain glass.
15:25Plain glass?
15:27Good Lord, how did you determine that?
15:29Well, Mr. Bellingbrook is near-sighted.
15:31It was quite evident from the manner in which he took those notes that the glasses were no use to him whatsoever.
15:36Oh, I see.
15:38All right, then, granted, Bellingbrook isn't Bellingbrook. Well, who is he?
15:40I mean, he isn't a man like you, does he?
15:42Well, that's true, Watson.
15:44I think we shall learn more about our mysterious friend when he arranges that, er, interview for me with Sherlock Holmes.
15:50Yes, I believe he resides at 221B Baker Street. A charming man, true, from what they say.
15:55Cabot?
16:05I say Holmes.
16:07You did say we were just going through the motions of leaving the city.
16:11Yes, correct.
16:13Where are we actually going?
16:15Well, straight back to our rooms at the hotel, where you will get out of your clothes and presume your interesting characterization of the Maharaja of Gandor.
16:21The door.
16:31Cherry cross station, my good man, and Harley, we have a train to camp.
16:33I wish they wore bowlers.
16:48Here, let me help you.
16:51Mr. Bellingbrook has arrived.
16:54Now, show him in.
16:56Maharaja.
17:01Huh?
17:05Ah, Mr. Bellingbrook.
17:07We greet you in peace and in hope.
17:10I think your hope is justified.
17:12Then you bring good tidings?
17:15I do.
17:17We had a good stroke of luck, and Mr. Holmes waits you this evening.
17:20Splendid.
17:21Eight o'clock would be most convenient for His Highness.
17:24I'm sure that would fit in with Mr. Holmes' schedule.
17:27We are most happy, Sahib.
17:29By the by, where does this Mr. Holmes reside?
17:33The address is 221B Baker Street.
17:38Baker, Baker Street.
17:40Ah, that has something to do with cakes and bread, no doubt.
17:44Yes, it is.
17:46But it has nothing to do with it in this case.
17:48Hmm.
17:49Odd name for a street.
17:51But, however, we shall be there at the appointed hour.
17:54Good day, Mr. Bellingbrook.
18:00Holmes, if this is your idea of a joke, then our friendship is at an end.
18:04Not to mention my career with the yard.
18:06I give you my word, Lestrade, I am utterly serious.
18:09And what could be fairer than that?
18:10I know, I know.
18:12Well, it just seems peculiar, this business of sneaking up to your place and arresting Sherlock Holmes.
18:19At eight o'clock tonight.
18:21But suppose he isn't there?
18:23Suppose we burst in, guns drawn, and find the flat empty.
18:28How will I face my man?
18:30Rather sheepishly, I should imagine.
18:34Look, Lestrade, the imposter is using our flat because he thinks we've left the city.
18:40Yes, I know.
18:42But it will be a tremendous fillip for you, Lestrade.
18:45Your name will be on the lips of every man, woman, and child in London.
18:50Hmm.
18:52Every man, woman, and child, eh, Holmes?
18:56Hmm. All right, I'll do it, Holmes.
18:58I'll do what you ask.
19:00Wilkins?
19:01Yes, sir?
19:02Hennessy and Clybourne report here at 7.30 tonight.
19:05Yes, sir.
19:06Oh, and you'd better be here, too.
19:07Very good, sir.
19:09One thing more, Wilkins.
19:11If anything goes wrong tonight, do you know with whom the responsibility will lie?
19:16Well, I already like to say so.
19:18You're in enough difficulty as it is, sir.
19:20It will be necessary to surprise our unwelcome guest.
19:26Of course.
19:27I suggest, therefore, that we gather one by one in the hallway of the house.
19:31Watson, you stroll by first and then duck in.
19:33I'm next to Strayed, then Wilkins, and finally myself.
19:36What about Clybourne and Hennessy?
19:37Hennessy.
19:38Hennessy.
19:39Hennessy.
19:40You ought to go around the corner and station yourself at the back of the house.
19:41And mine, keep a good look out.
19:42And Clybourne, you remain here and watch the front of the house.
19:43Now, is everything understood?
19:45Mm-hmm.
19:46Go ahead.
19:47Then, let's be off.
19:48All right.
20:34Good evening.
20:35Very good.
20:36I must say the resemblance is quite remarkable.
20:40It is remarkable.
20:42But I should have known better than attempted to deceive you, Mr. Holmes.
20:46My error.
20:48I think you'd better come along quietly.
20:52I have no other choice, have I?
20:55You quite outnumber me.
20:57You're a little better.
20:59Okay.
21:00That may be me.
21:01Let's go for it.
21:03It's all right.
21:04Let's get away.
21:05I see you.
21:06Look, let's go.
21:07Here we are.
21:08Look at that.
21:09Oh, you fool.
21:10What are you doing?
21:11You're here.
21:12Fool's.
21:13You've got the wrong one.
21:14No, no, you don't.
21:15We've got enough of your tricks.
21:16The strayed Watson, he's getting away.
21:18Let me up.
21:19I'll let you up and give you another chance to escape me.
21:21All right, you...
21:23You're pardon me, gentlemen, but I believe you're sitting on the real Mr. Holmes.
21:27What makes you think so, Wilkins?
21:29Well, if he's the imposter, where is the real Mr. Holmes?
21:33Yes, of course, you idiots, the real Holmes wouldn't run away.
21:36There should be two of us.
21:38Oh, my goodness, he's right.
21:41I'm most terribly sorry, Holmes.
21:43No time for all that now, Watson. Please, come on.
21:49Mr. Holmes, what is it?
21:52Have you seen the imposter?
21:53No, sir.
21:54He got away.
21:55Look down the street. Hurry, man.
22:03Don't move.
22:04Clyburn, what are you doing?
22:06Why, Mr. Holmes just told me that the imposter...
22:10Oh, my goodness.
22:11Where did you see him, Clyburn?
22:13Right at my post.
22:14I don't know which direction he took.
22:16Well, he can't have gone very far.
22:18Here, what's that, Watson?
22:20Hmm?
22:21Why, it's Putty.
22:22Mr. Holmes.
22:23Alfred.
22:24How did you get here so quick?
22:25Alfred, where was I when you last saw me?
22:27Right, down the street quite a way.
22:29And which direction was I going?
22:31Don't you know, sir?
22:32No, that's why I'm asking you.
22:33Tell me quickly.
22:34Why?
22:35It looked like he was cutting over the red line.
22:37Thank you, Alfred, for your assistance.
22:41I said hello, but you acted like you didn't even know me.
22:48I didn't do so.
22:49Mike, you had made me in my work.
22:50You're right.
22:51You're right.
22:52You're right.
22:53Look at me.
22:54Have aๅง.
22:55I don't get the money out of it.
22:56I can't do it.
22:57Make yourself inspicuous.
22:58I'll call him if I need you.
22:59I'll call him if I need you.
23:30We meet again, Mr. Bellingbroke.
23:36I beg your pardon.
23:39Disagreeable stuff, putty, isn't it?
23:41The way it sticks to everything.
23:43Your hand had cut.
23:45I wouldn't advise you to do that.
23:47There's no point in trying to run away again.
23:50You see, there can be no possible confusion between us this time.
24:00Here he is, Lestrade.
24:02But who is this man?
24:04Well, it's rather difficult to say.
24:07Sometimes he is a certain Mr. Bellingbroke,
24:10and at others a certain Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
24:13But at all times he is a superb master of mimicry and disguise.
24:19Holmes, are you positive?
24:21I'd hate to make another mistake, you know.
24:22Have no fear, Lestrade.
24:24You will discover on his person the putty
24:26with which he remodels the features of his face.
24:30And you may also undoubtedly discover
24:31that at one time or another
24:33he was a more than competent actor.
24:47But Holmes, I still...
24:48All right, all of you.
24:49Now move in.
24:50Come on, Tony.
24:51We can make a break for him.
24:53Just in the nick of time, Charlie boy.
24:54Here, give me the gun.
24:58Now, won't you sit down opposite your partner?
25:04Aren't you Tony Simmons?
25:06No, I am Sherlock Holmes.
25:09And this, in yet another disguise, is Tony Simmons.
25:12And this is Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard,
25:14Dr. Watson, Sergeant Wilkins, and Officer Clybourne.
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