The Case of the Shy Ballerina

From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia


The Case of the Shy Ballerina (1954)

The Case of the Shy Ballerina is the 6th episode of the 1954-1955 TV series Sherlock Holmes starring Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes and Howard Marion-Crawford as Dr. Watson. Aired on 22 november 1954 on MPTV (USA). Black & White. 26 min.



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Cast

Uncredited

  • Henry Chelton


Crew

  • Director : Sheldon Reynolds
  • Producers : Sheldon Reynolds
  • Associate Producer : Nicole Milinaire
  • Screenplay : Charles Early
  • Cinematography : Raymond Clunie
  • Production Manager : Sacha Kamenka
  • Film Editor : George Gale
  • Music : Paul Durand
  • Set Designer : Raymond Druart
  • Sound Equipment : Poste Parisien
  • Engineer : Tony Leenhardt


Plot Summary

Dr Watson's hat is found at the scene of a murder, leading Lestrade to suspect him of having killed a diplomat lately returned from Saint Petersburg. A Russian ballet dancer and a composer are also suspects, but Holmes unmasks the real murderer.


Titles

  • France : Le Ballet de la mort
  • Germany : Die schüchterne Ballerina