The Great Detective

• E1

  The Case of the Magic Mandarin

  Alistair Cameron comes from Scotland to Canada when his niece is orphaned. When a magician is killed, Cameron solves the case. He is rewarded by a commission as the first provisional detective in the country, and he is persuaded to stay.

  1979-01-17 · 60m
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• E2

  The Black Curse

  Conflict has broken out, resulting in the death of a white settler. The "Indians" are suspected, but the Inspector keeps an open mind.

  1979-01-24 · 60m
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• E3

  Death Takes a Curtain Call

  Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.

  1979-01-31 · 60m
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• E4

  Murder at Blenheim Swamp

  While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.

  1979-02-07 · 60m
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• E5

  Bloodhounds Can’t Fly

  Ontario provincial detective Alistair Cameron investigates the kidnapping of a wealthy man's daughter, but uncovers diamonds, an unexpected villain, a band of pigeons, and a bloodhound.

  1979-02-14 · 60m
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• E6

  Nightwalker of the Wards.

  Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.

  1979-02-21 · 60m
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• E7

  Pretty Mary Mitchell

  The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.

  1979-02-28 · 60m
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• E8

  The Curious Death of a Maiden Lady

  Who murdered the kindly old woman? And why did they make it look like she was drunk when she only drank tea?

  1979-03-07 · 60m
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• E9

  Song of the Hemp

  How many times can a convicted murderer escape the gallows? When the hangman doesn't come, his assistant becomes a hostage in a prison break. Hanged bodies start turning up, and the hunt intensifies

  1979-03-14 · 60m
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• E10

  Fire at Fenroy

  A young constable, in a panic because of local threats to his career, calls on the Inspector to solve a series of arsons.

  1979-03-21 · 60m
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Top cast

Douglas Campbell

Inspector Alistair Cameron

Sandy Webster

Dr. Archie Chisholm

Kay Hawtrey

Mrs. Lutz

Tracy Brett

Prudence Wetherall

James Duggan

Sgt. Striker