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9. The Black Ruby

Episode 9 of 13

The psychiatrist-detective probes a fabled gem's authenticity. Ernest Dudley's 1957 thriller with Cecil Parker and Sheila Sim.

The cantankerous criminal psychologist probes the authenticity of a fabled gem. Is it cursed?

Ernest Dudley's Harley Street psychiatrist-turned-detective uses psychology as well as criminology to hunt down lawbreakers by deducing their felonious personalities.

Cecil Parker stars as Dr Morelle with Sheila Sim as his long-suffering assistant, Miss Frayle.

Dr Morelle …. Cecil Parker
Miss Frayle …. Sheila Sim
Guy Hampton …. Norman Woodland
Sonia Hampton …. Virginia Winter
Helen Reynolds …. Louise Gainsborough
Bill Reynolds …. Richard Bebb
Aubrey Green …. Desmond Carrington
Airline Captain/Various …. John Baker

Director: Leslie Bridgmont

First broadcast on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Light Programme in February 1957.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 Apr 2021 01:00

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