The second episode of the 1954-1955 television series "Sherlock Holmes" is an entertaining episode that makes good use of the light versions of the characters that the series established. The guest appearance by Paulette Goddard, in the role of Lady Beryl, is a particular plus to this episode. It also links up with the previous episode by starting off with an amusing scene between Watson and Lestrade at Scotland Yard.
As was the case with the majority of the episodes in the series, the mystery is a new one designed for the format of the series, rather than being based on one of Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories. (In particular, "The Case of Lady Beryl" has no connection with the Doyle story "The Beryl Coronet".) It is a simple but interesting story, in which Holmes has to prove Lady Beryl's innocence even when she insists on confessing to the crime.
Ronald Howard, H. Marion Crawford, and Archie Duncan already had good camaraderie even early in the series, and there is also an enjoyable side plot in this episode about Holmes's fanatical absorption in his chemical experiments. Goddard adds her beauty plus a stylish portrayal of the somewhat enigmatic Lady Beryl. It all adds up to a pretty good half-hour of entertainment.