• 1979
  • 1h
The Great Detective

Summary Canadian TV series filmed in part in Ontario. The series is based on the first government appointed provincial detective Alistair Cameron, set during the late Victorian era. He is assisted by his friend Dr. Chisum a pathologist. He relocates from Scotland to Canada for his job, and takes in a house keeper and becomes guardian of his niece. He also has a sergeant who assists on his cases. View more details

  • 1979
  • 1h

The Great Detective

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Douglas Campbell Sandy Webster Kay Hawtrey James Duggan

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7.6

Details

Genres : Mystery Crime

Release date : Jan 16, 1979

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : English

Filming locations : Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Summary Canadian TV series filmed in part in Ontario. The series is based on the first government appointed provincial detective Alistair Cameron, set during the late Victorian era. He is assisted by his friend Dr. Chisum a pathologist. He relocates from Scotland to Canada for his job, and takes in a house keeper and becomes guardian of his niece. He also has a sergeant who assists on his cases. View more details

Details

Genres : Mystery Crime

Release date : Jan 16, 1979

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : English

Filming locations : Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

Production companies : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jan 16, 1979
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.
Episode 2 • Jan 23, 1979
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..
Episode 3 • Jan 30, 1979
Death Takes a Curtain Call
Inspector Alastair Cameron investigates several theatrical murder cases which involve a dwarf, an orchestra leader, and an aging soprano.
Episode 4 • Feb 06, 1979
Murder at Blenheim Swamp
While investigating the murder of a visiting Englishman, Cameron suspects the local inhabitants know more than they are letting on.
Episode 5 • Feb 13, 1979
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.
Episode 6 • Feb 20, 1979
Nightwalker of the Wards
Why are so many patients in the charity ward dying unexpectedly? Dr. Chisholm calls his friend to investigate.
Episode 7 • Feb 27, 1979
Pretty Mary Mitchell
The wife of a wealthy factory owner is kidnapped by his disgruntled employees. Inspector Cameron is called in to investigate.
Episode 8 • Mar 06, 1979
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?
Episode 9 • Mar 13, 1979
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.
Episode 10 • Mar 20, 1979
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.
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