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After the death of his wife, retired judge Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.
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Cast
- George C. ScottJustin Playfair
- Joanne WoodwardDr. Mildred Watson
- Jack GilfordWilbur Peabody
- Lester RawlinsBlevins Playfair
- Al LewisMessenger
- Rue McClanahanDaisy Playfair
- Theresa MerrittPeggy
- James TolkanMr. Brown
- Kitty WinnGrace
- F. Murray AbrahamClyde (the usher)
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- Anthony HarveyDirector
- James GoldmanScreenplay
- Victor J. KemperDirector of Photography
- John BarryOriginal Music Composer
- Gerald B. GreenbergEditor
- John ForemanProducer
- Paul NewmanProducer
- Jennings LangProducer
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