Sherlock Holmes: The Creeping Man 03/17/1947 (Conway & Bruce)
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
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4 chapters
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What is the introduction to the story of 'The Creeping Man'?
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Cremel Hair Tonic and Cremel Shampoo present the new adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Starring Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson and Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes.
Here we are once more in Dr. Watson's firelit study. The wind is howling outside, but inside the heavy red curtains have been drawn across the windows. And the only sound we can hear is the cheerful crackling of the logs in the fireplace. Good evening, Dr. Watson. Good evening, Mr. Bell. You don't know how lucky you are that you don't have to go out on a night like this.
Yes, it's one of the advantages of having retired from active medical practice. You know the old adage, man works from sun to sun, but woman's work's never done. It's a base libel as far as doctors are concerned. You never know when Mr. Smith is going to acquire a black eye or Mrs. McTavish may decide to present her an addition to the clan.
Never a dull moment, eh, Dr. Watson?
Oh, dear me, no. That's one thing I've never complained of. If it wasn't a patient who deserved what little routine I had, it was Sherlock Holmes. I remember one bitter February evening. It was the second winter after my marriage. I'd just settled down to my after-dinner pipe when the doorbell rang. It was a note from Holmes. It said, come at once if convenient, if inconvenient, come all the same.
And you went, of course.
Now, Mr. Bell, you hear all about that in good time, but haven't you something to tell our listeners?
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Kreml keeps hair looking mighty handsome with a rich, healthy-looking luster. yet it always feels and looks clean on your hair and scalp. No other hair tonic keeps hair more handsomely groomed, yet it never looks greasy. So, men, for better groomed hair, change to Kreml. K-R-E-M-L. Kreml hair tonic. Now, Dr. Watson, when you received the mysterious message from Sherlock Holmes, you at once went round to Baker Street, I suppose.
Yes, curiosity has always been my Achilles' heel. Well, when I arrived at Baker Street, I found Holmes huddled in his armchair, his knees drawn up and his pipe in his mouth. He was sunk in a profound reverie. And I'd been in the room several moments before he became aware of my existence.
Oh, so there you are, Watson. There you are.
Obviously.
I've been here for seven minutes, as a matter of fact. Unimportant. Completely unimportant and uninteresting. Watson... Have you ever speculated on the importance of the knowledge of dogs in detective work?
Dogs? Well, naturally.
Bloodhounds, sleuthhounds... No, no, I'm not interested in that phase of the subject. It's too obvious. There is another side, far more subtle. I suppose there is, but I'm dashed to know... Do you recollect in the case you so sensationally wrote up as the adventure of the copper beaches?
Yes, but the case was sensational. In that instance, it wasn't the dog. It was the fact that the master of the house was willing to pay a sizable sum to... Don't prattle, Watson, don't prattle.
Rattle? I was about to point a moral. In the case of the Copper Beaches, I was able, by noting the actions of a rather vicious child, to draw some startling deductions as to the criminal instincts of its father, who was considered a thoroughly respectable citizen.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the introduction to the story of 'The Creeping Man'?
0:00–9:22
2
What mysterious message does Dr. Watson receive from Sherlock Holmes?
9:22–13:21
3
What is the significance of Professor Presbury's wolfhound, Roy?
13:21–20:45
4
What strange behavior does Professor Presbury exhibit?
20:45–29:35
Speakers
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