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The Moonstone
S1.E1
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Episode #1.1

  • Episode aired Dec 10, 1972
  • 45m
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Vivien Heilbron in Episode #1.1 (1972)
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Franklin Blake is tasked by his uncle to present the fabled Moonstone diamond to Rachel Verinder on her birthday. But the diamond is said to be cursed and three Indian conjurers are lurking ... Read allFranklin Blake is tasked by his uncle to present the fabled Moonstone diamond to Rachel Verinder on her birthday. But the diamond is said to be cursed and three Indian conjurers are lurking nearby, intend on returning the jewel to it's place of origin.Franklin Blake is tasked by his uncle to present the fabled Moonstone diamond to Rachel Verinder on her birthday. But the diamond is said to be cursed and three Indian conjurers are lurking nearby, intend on returning the jewel to it's place of origin.

  • Director
    • Paddy Russell
  • Writers
    • Wilkie Collins
    • Hugh Leonard
  • Stars
    • Vivien Heilbron
    • Robin Ellis
    • Kathleen Byron
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
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    • Director
      • Paddy Russell
    • Writers
      • Wilkie Collins
      • Hugh Leonard
    • Stars
      • Vivien Heilbron
      • Robin Ellis
      • Kathleen Byron
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    Vivien Heilbron
    Vivien Heilbron
    • Rachel Verinder
    Robin Ellis
    Robin Ellis
    • Franklin Blake
    Kathleen Byron
    Kathleen Byron
    • Lady Verinder
    Basil Dignam
    Basil Dignam
    • Gabriel Betteredge
    Martin Jarvis
    Martin Jarvis
    • Godfrey Ablewhite
    Anna Cropper
    Anna Cropper
    • Rosanna Spearman
    Maureen Morris
    • Penelope Betteredge
    Bell McCallum
    • Nancy
    Brian Badcoe
    • Mr. Murthwaite
    Philip Ray
    Philip Ray
    • Dr. Candy
    Madhav Sharma
    • Indian
    Tony Maiden
    • Conjuror's Boy
    • (as Anthony Maiden)
    Colin Baker
    Colin Baker
    • John Herncastle
    Stephen Rea
    Stephen Rea
    • Major Frayne
    Derek Chafer
    • Sergeant
    Albert Moses
    Albert Moses
    • Treasury Guard
    Marguerite Young
    • Mrs. Threadgall
    Sherrie Hewson
    Sherrie Hewson
    • Charity Ablewhite
    • Director
      • Paddy Russell
    • Writers
      • Wilkie Collins
      • Hugh Leonard
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      • December 10, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
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      • 45m
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
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      • 1.33 : 1

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