
The Eligible Bachelor
Thriller · Crime · Mystery
Overview
Sherlock Holmes' problem with disturbing dreams proves to be both an impediment and an aid in the search for a missing woman.
Top Cast


Jeremy Brett
Jeremy Brett
Sherlock Holmes
Jeremy Brett
Sherlock Holmes


Edward Hardwicke
Edward Hardwicke
Dr. John Watson
Edward Hardwicke
Dr. John Watson


Simon Williams
Simon Williams
Robert St. Simon
Simon Williams
Robert St. Simon


Paris Jefferson
Paris Jefferson
Hatty Doran
Paris Jefferson
Hatty Doran
Joanna McCallum
Joanna McCallum
Flora Millar
Joanna McCallum
Flora Millar


Geoffrey Beevers
Geoffrey Beevers
Insp. Montgomery
Geoffrey Beevers
Insp. Montgomery


Anna Calder-Marshall
Anna Calder-Marshall
Lady Helena / Agnes Northcote
Anna Calder-Marshall
Lady Helena / Agnes Northcote


Heather Chasen
Heather Chasen
Lady Amelia
Heather Chasen
Lady Amelia


Bob Sessions
Bob Sessions
Aloysius Doran
Bob Sessions
Aloysius Doran


Rosalie Williams
Rosalie Williams
Mrs. Hudson
Rosalie Williams
Mrs. Hudson
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