“Conan Doyle und der Fall Edalji” (“Conan Doyle and the Edalji Case”)
Paul Klinger as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Barbara Schmid as Jean Leckie Alfons Höckmann as Alfred H. Wood
Arthur: “Well, what do you think about it, old boy? Rather dubious. That’s what I think. What do you say? It would be a piece of cake for you to solve the case? Oh, don't brag so! It seems there's no limit to your arrogance. If you carry on like that, I’ll let you die again. Well, Sherlock Holmes, what would you do if you were me? Is Edalji guilty or not guilty? If he were guilty, then ... Correct. It’s a big mistake to theorize as long you don’t have all facts. So we'll get the facts.” Wood: “Sir, did you call me?” Arthur: “No, I was talking to Sherlock Holmes. I only want to know, what pipe they put in his mouth. Sherlock Holmes smokes a clay pipe just like me.” Wood: “The wax figure was delivered so that we can correct these discrepancies.” Arthur: “He grits his teeth. That's typical. He insists on having a life of his own. Seriously, my dear Wood, the extent to which this gentleman is starting to become an authority is frightening. Earlier I catched myself thinking, what he would do in my situation. It’s a bit schizophrenic, isn’t it? Keep you pipe for goodness sake. Where is Jean?” Jean: “She just made tea for you.” Arthur: “Oh, that’s lovely of you. But isn't there anybody else around anymore?” Wood: “It’s almost half past eleven in the evening.” Arthur: “Half past eleven. Oh!” Jean: “Please do not be bothered. Good night.” Arthur: “Good night, my love. Sleep tight!” Wood: “You read the trial reports, Sir?” Arthur: “Yes.” Wood: “The evidence seems to be rather strong. You just have to check it.” Arthur: “That's exactly what Sherlock Holmes says. Can you stay another hour, Dr. Watson? I would like to dictate a few more letters.” Wood: “Of course, Mr. Holmes.” Arthur: “Holmes?” Wood: “You just called me Watson. Since Dr. Watson is the assistant of Sherlock Holmes it would mean logically ...” Arthur: “That I identify myself with this old wax figure. Fie! Well, let’s write. To the honourable Captain Anson, chief of police. You’ll find the address in the documents.‘Dear Captain, I deceided to undertake a few private investigations in the case of George Edalji.’ While reading the reports did you notice something that proofs the innocence of the accused? For instance his state of mind.” Wood: “Why, Sir? His state of mind is completely normal.” Arthur: “Precisely. That’s the strange thing.”
