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The Superfluous Finger (Season 2, Episode 7)
TV Episode | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Asked to perform an unnecessary amputation, a London surgeon calls on his colleague, Prof. Van Dusen, to learn the reason for the gruesome request. Van Dusen's investigation leads him to a country house; a mad, shotgun-toting aristocrat; ...See moreAsked to perform an unnecessary amputation, a London surgeon calls on his colleague, Prof. Van Dusen, to learn the reason for the gruesome request. Van Dusen's investigation leads him to a country house; a mad, shotgun-toting aristocrat; and an incident three years earlier. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Julian Bond (dramatisation) | Jacques Futrelle (short story)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 12, 1973

Release date
Mar 12, 1973 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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1 win

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13 cast members
Name Known for
Douglas Wilmer
Prof. Van Dusen Prof. Van Dusen   See fewer
William Mervyn
Sir Hector Drummond Sir Hector Drummond   See fewer
Veronica Strong
Miss. Rossmore / Mrs. Morey Miss. Rossmore / Mrs. Morey   See fewer
Laurence Payne
Prescott Prescott   See fewer
Charles Morgan
Mallory Mallory   See fewer
Mark Eden
Roderick Varley Roderick Varley   See fewer
Wallas Eaton
Sterling Sterling   See fewer
William Moore
Station Sergeant Station Sergeant   See fewer
Margaret John
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
Michael Guest
Police constable Police constable   See fewer
Fred Davis
Man in Waiting Room (uncredited) Man in Waiting Room (uncredited)   See fewer
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