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Dr. Watson and the Darkwater Hall Mystery (1974) - Movie Browser

Edward Fox's Watson finally escapes Holmes's shadow — and the results are gloriously uneven.

cozy mysteryBBC Sunday afternoonWatson's ego trip

Overview

TV Movie Mystery

While Holmes is away recuperating, Watson is left to help a damsel in distress.

Content warning

sherlock holmes

unreliable competenceclass anxietythe sidekick's rebelliongendered vulnerability

Standout Aspects

Acting

Edward Fox's wounded dignity carries the entire enterprise.

Costume

Elaine Taylor's gowns deserve their own investigation.

Best for:Solo·Background

Director

James Cellan Jones

ReleasedDec 27, 1974

Runtime1h 10m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensitylow

Tonemixed

Feellight

Top Cast

Edward Fox

Dr. Watson

Elaine Taylor

Emily

Christopher Cazenove

Sir Harry

Jeremy Clyde

Miles

John Westbrook

Bradshaw

Terence Bayler

Carlos

Ande Cunningham

Black Paul's Woman

Derek Deadman

Haddocks

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