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  • The Moonstone Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV Episode | 45 min | Drama

The Moonstone

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 45 min | Drama

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 ...See moreFranklin 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. Written by The TV Archaeologist See less
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Director
Writers
Wilkie Collins (novel) | Hugh Leonard (dramatisation)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 16, 1972

Release date
Dec 10, 1972 (United States)

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21 cast members
Name Known for
Vivien Heilbron
Rachel Verinder Rachel Verinder   See fewer
Robin Ellis
Franklin Blake Franklin Blake   See fewer
Kathleen Byron
Lady Verinder Lady Verinder   See fewer
Basil Dignam
Gabriel Betteredge Gabriel Betteredge   See fewer
Martin Jarvis
Godfrey Ablewhite Godfrey Ablewhite   See fewer
Anna Cropper
Rosanna Spearman Rosanna Spearman   See fewer
Maureen Morris
Penelope Betteredge Penelope Betteredge   See fewer
Brian Badcoe
Mr. Murthwaite Mr. Murthwaite   See fewer
Philip Ray
Dr. Candy Dr. Candy   See fewer
Madhav Sharma
Indian Indian   See fewer
Tony Maiden
Conjuror's Boy (as Anthony Maiden) Conjuror's Boy (as Anthony Maiden)   See fewer
Colin Baker
John Herncastle John Herncastle   See fewer
Stephen Rea
Major Frayne Major Frayne   See fewer
Derek Chafer
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
Albert Moses
Treasury Guard Treasury Guard   See fewer
Marguerite Young
Mrs. Threadgall Mrs. Threadgall   See fewer
Sherrie Hewson
Charity Ablewhite Charity Ablewhite   See fewer
Georgina Simpson
Grace Ablewhite Grace Ablewhite   See fewer
Ali Baba
Indian Conjuror Indian Conjuror   See fewer
Azad Ali
Indian Conjuror Indian Conjuror   See fewer
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