Sherlock Holmes: The Singular Affair of the Ancient Egyptian Curse 03/10/1947

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Joseph Bell0:13

[music] Kreml Hair Tonic and Kreml Shampoo present The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, starring Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson and Tom Conway as Sherlock Holmes. Tonight, owing to Mr. Conway's illness, the part of Sherlock Holmes will be played by Mr. Ben Wright. [music] And now for our weekly visit with Sherlock Holmes' famous colleague, your friend and mine, Dr. Watson. Good evening, Dr. Watson.

Nigel Bruce0:54

Good evening, Mr. Bell. I'm glad to see you. Make yourself at home.

Joseph Bell0:57

Thank you, Dr. Watson. You know, I've been waiting eagerly all week to hear about the singular affair of the ancient Egyptian curse.

Nigel Bruce1:04

And the most singular affair it was, to be sure. It had its beginnings in the august halls of the British Museum. I've been looking over my old records to refresh my memory, and even after all these years, it sends what in Scotland they call a cowgrew down my spine.

Joseph Bell1:21

[laughs] I can hardly wait, Dr. Watson. Recently, in a poll conducted throughout the country, women picked the 10 best-groomed men in America. These