Comedy Mystery
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.
Directed by
Anthony Harvey
Paul Newman
F. Murray Abraham
Clyde (the usher)
Al Lewis
Messenger
Rue McClanahan
Daisy Playfair
M. Emmet Walsh
1st Sanitation Man
James Tolkan
Mr. Brown
George C. Scott
Justin Playfair
Joanne Woodward
Dr. Mildred Watson
Eugene Roche
Policeman
Jack Gilford
Wilbur Peabody
Theresa Merritt
Peggy
Matthew Cowles
Teenage Boy (uncredited)
Candice Azzara
Teenage Girl (uncredited)
Paul Benedict
Chestnut Man
Michael McGuire
Telephone Guard
Louis Zorich
2nd Sanitation Man
Ralph Clanton
Supermarket Manager
Kitty Winn
Grace
John McCurry
Lieutenant
Ron Weyand
Dr. Strauss
Jane Hoffman
2nd Telephone Operator
Sudie Bond
Maud
Jacques Sandulescu
Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)
Lester Rawlins
Blevins Playfair
Ted Beniades
Taxi Driver
Jenny Egan
Miss Finch
Frances Fuller
Mrs. Bagg
Oliver Clark
Mr. Small
Staats Cotsworth
Winthrop
Tony Capodilupo
Chief (uncredited)
Dorothy Greener
Telephone Operator (uncredited)

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