This show is the first of six episodes videotaped for West German television in 1967, fortunately preserved for us on YouTube. It is a good production, well prepared and executed; though naturally dated and seems to drag. The acting is fine, keeping in mind these actors were more used to the stage and that it was taped as a play, within infrequent cuts and retakes, albeit with thoughtful camera settings and other direction by Paul May. (I do wish he had told his lead, Mr Schellow, to project a bit more!) I'm glad the Germans tackled Holmes, like many other countries did--I think they have a good product. As far as dramatic tension, you'd better be ready for the killer to slide down that bell pull! It's intense!
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