Sherlock Holmes: The Strange Death of Mrs. Abernetty 11/30/1946 (Conway & Bruce)

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Joseph Bell0:13

[instrumental 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. [instrumental music] Well, once again, it's time to join our good friend and host, Dr. Watson, as he waits for us in his familiar study. Good evening, Dr. Watson.

Nigel Bruce0:44

Good evening, Mr. Bell.

Joseph Bell0:45

Well, are you all set for tonight's new Sherlock Holmes adventure?

Nigel Bruce0:48

Yes, my boy, I'm all set, as you put it. I was looking over my notes on the case just before you arrived, and I came across this. It played an extremely prominent part in tonight's story.

Joseph Bell0:59

Well, what is it, Dr. Watson? It looks like a dried leaf of some kind.

Nigel Bruce1:02

In its younger days, Mr. Bell, it was a sprightly sprig of parsley.

Joseph Bell1:07

[laughs] Ah, Dr. Watson, I know you have the habit of collecting odd mementos from your cases, but a sprig of parsley.

Nigel Bruce1:14

And yet, my boy, this withered piece of greenery enabled Sherlock Holmes to solve one of the most diabolical murders that we ever encountered, the strange death of Mrs. Abernetty.

Joseph Bell1:26

Now, this I've got to hear, but first of all- Oh, I know, Mr.