While reading the paper, Watson learns that William Terriss, a popular actor, has been murdered outside the Adelphi Theater in London. Soon after, Holmes and Watson receive a visit from Jessie Millward, a member of the Adelphi company who acted as Terriss' leading lady. She engages Holmes' service to investigate the murder on behalf of the company.
Holmes and Watson meet with the only witness to the crime, a friend of Terriss’ named John Graves. They meet behind the Adelphi to review the crime scene. Graves explains that he and Terriss entered the alley, where they saw a man waiting by the stage door wearing a heavy muffler. Terriss approached the figure in a friendly manner, carrying his cane in one hand and putting his other into his pocket. The assailant then stabbed Terriss three times before escaping. Holmes postulates that Terriss likely knew the murderer, as he did not hesitate to approach the figure in the dark alley. He also surmises that he must have known the man well, as he recognized him in spite of the darkness and the muffler covering his face.
Clive Merrison as Sherlock Holmes
Andrew Sachs as Dr John Watson
John Bett as Richard Prince
Philip Anthony as John Graves
Andrew Wincott as William Terriss
Richenda Carey as Amy Terriss
Jasmine Hyde as Ellaline Terriss
David Bannerman as Seymour Hicks
Helen Ayres as Jessie Millward
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