A rather forgettable episode where Watson and LeStrade find themselves comrade as they suspect foul play in the disappearance of Holmes. We find out fairly soon that we are much more perceptive than these two. Holmes is undercover and in a disguise. He is trying to capture an escaped convict who is getting messages inside a book. There are some amusing moments. The strangest is when they go to visit a judge whom they suspect is going to be the victim of the convict. Instead of being able to talk to him, they interview a pair of marionettes. It goes on and on and on. It's almost surreal. Eventually they are able to talk to the man and his wife. They are very bold people but find themselves in trouble. The conclusion is very predictable, especially if one was watching at the beginning.
Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Case of the Vanished Detective (1955)
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The Case of the Vanished Detective
Prismark108 October 2021
Dr Watson is frantic as Sherlock Holmes has gone missing.
He's only vanished for a couple of days but Watson does not stop to think that Holmes might have gone undercover.
Watson ropes in Inspector Lestrade to go looking for him. They end up spoiling Holmes latest mission where he is in disguise in a bookshop.
Holmes wanted to trap an escaped convict. Now he needs to protect the judge that sent the convict down. The convict aims to kill the judge.
There is an almost surreal scene as the judge and his wife talk though marionettes. At least it improves a sub par episode.
He's only vanished for a couple of days but Watson does not stop to think that Holmes might have gone undercover.
Watson ropes in Inspector Lestrade to go looking for him. They end up spoiling Holmes latest mission where he is in disguise in a bookshop.
Holmes wanted to trap an escaped convict. Now he needs to protect the judge that sent the convict down. The convict aims to kill the judge.
There is an almost surreal scene as the judge and his wife talk though marionettes. At least it improves a sub par episode.
A REALLY GOOD EPISODE
bobbakerpuppetmaker9 December 2020
Marred by lack of credits for the person or persons who manufactured the puppets. From
my limited knowledge it was either Bill Baird
or Bob Baker. However Mr Baker was very
careful about the mouth opening and closing and making any noise.
And the puppeteer(s) who operated the
puppets ???? The female puppet is very
reminiscent of the Mrs. Clause puppets that
Bob Baker made for his theater in LA.
MARIONETTES
clockman-9529614 February 2020
Just makeshift using the characters.
oscar-3527 July 2011
Warning: Spoilers
*Spoiler/plot- 1955, Eps #15 The Vanished Detective- Watson is frantic because of Holmes two-day disappearance. Watson and Lestarde use Holmes methods to solve the mystery from left evidence. Has harm come to Holmes?
*Special Stars-Leads: Ronald Howard, H. Marion Crawford, Archie Duncan, Director- Sheldon Reynolds
*Theme- A clear sharp mind can solve any problem.
*Based on- Sir Conan Doyle mysteries
*Trivia/location/goofs- Produced in England filmed for TV. People will recognize several 50's English character actors supporting Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson in these videos. The chief Scotland Yard inspector Lestrade is well acted by Archie "Robin Hood's Litl' John" Duncan and Alexander "Friar Tuck" Gauge are featured in many episodes. Some episodes are not from the Doyle books, just makeshift 'spin-offs' using the characters. Detective TV shows were very popular in this TV Neilsen ratings 50's era, then the pre-western era 60's hit.
*Emotion- A somewhat pedestrian Mr. Homes redo for televised viewer audience. Nice to see the other previous acting roles for the many English character actors. Many are easily recognizable from their appearance from another English import favorite TV show, Richard Green's 'Adventures of Robin Hood'. It's great to see their acting on camera with Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson.
*Special Stars-Leads: Ronald Howard, H. Marion Crawford, Archie Duncan, Director- Sheldon Reynolds
*Theme- A clear sharp mind can solve any problem.
*Based on- Sir Conan Doyle mysteries
*Trivia/location/goofs- Produced in England filmed for TV. People will recognize several 50's English character actors supporting Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson in these videos. The chief Scotland Yard inspector Lestrade is well acted by Archie "Robin Hood's Litl' John" Duncan and Alexander "Friar Tuck" Gauge are featured in many episodes. Some episodes are not from the Doyle books, just makeshift 'spin-offs' using the characters. Detective TV shows were very popular in this TV Neilsen ratings 50's era, then the pre-western era 60's hit.
*Emotion- A somewhat pedestrian Mr. Homes redo for televised viewer audience. Nice to see the other previous acting roles for the many English character actors. Many are easily recognizable from their appearance from another English import favorite TV show, Richard Green's 'Adventures of Robin Hood'. It's great to see their acting on camera with Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson.
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