THE ADVENTURE OF THE STUTTERING GHOST and THE CLUE OF THE HUNGRY CAT THE NEW ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
🕵️♂️ The Adventure of the Stuttering Ghost (October 12, 1946)
Summary
Holmes and Watson are called to investigate a series of eerie disturbances centered around a young man who claims he is being haunted by a ghost that stutters—a bizarre detail that immediately catches Holmes’s attention. The “ghost” appears at night, whispering warnings and leaving the victim in a state of terror. As Holmes digs deeper, he uncovers a plot involving inheritance, impersonation, and psychological manipulation. The stutter, far from supernatural, becomes the key clue that exposes the culprit’s identity and motive. The case blends Gothic atmosphere with a clever, human explanation—classic radio‑era Holmes.
Cast & Production
• Sherlock Holmes: Tom Conway
• Dr. Watson: Nigel Bruce
• Writers: Denis Green & Anthony Boucher
• Series: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
• Original Airdate: October 12, 1946
🐾 The Clue of the Hungry Cat (October 26, 1946)
Summary
In this lighter but still sharply plotted mystery, Holmes and Watson investigate a puzzling case involving a missing woman, a trail of contradictory clues, and a cat whose unusual behavior becomes the linchpin of the investigation. What begins as a simple disappearance quickly turns into a tangle of deceit involving jealousy, hidden identities, and a carefully staged crime scene. Holmes realizes that the cat—famished despite supposedly being cared for—reveals the true timeline of events. The “hungry cat” becomes the silent witness that allows Holmes to reconstruct the crime and expose the murderer.
Cast & Production
• Sherlock Holmes: Tom Conway
• Dr. Watson: Nigel Bruce
• Writers: Denis Green & Anthony Boucher
• Series: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
• Original Airdate: October 26, 1946
