The Red-Headed League: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they unravel a puzzling case of an unusual advertisement and a peculiar league.
Meet the Cast
Sherlock Holmes
The brilliant, famous detective.
Doctor Watson
Sherlock's loyal friend and helper.
Jabez Wilson
A red-haired shopkeeper with a strange problem.
Vincent Spaulding
Wilson's assistant, a cunning thief in disguise.
Duncan Ross
Spaulding's partner in crime.
Mr. Jones
A detective from Scotland Yard.
The Curious Case Unfolds
1
A Strange Job
Mr. Wilson gets a high-paying job just for having red hair.
2
Copying a Book
His only task is copying the encyclopedia for hours each day.
3
League Disappears
The "Red-Headed League" suddenly vanishes, leaving Wilson confused.
4
Holmes Investigates
Sherlock Holmes takes the case, sensing a deeper mystery.
5
Unmasking the Thieves
Holmes uncovers a clever bank robbery plot.
Scene 1: The Peculiar Advertisement
Pawnshop Puzzle
Jabez Wilson runs a quiet pawnshop.
Odd Opportunity
His assistant finds a strange ad for red-headed men.
Easy Money
Wilson gets accepted for easy work, copying an encyclopedia.
The mystery begins with an unbelievably good offer for Mr. Wilson, but is it too good to be true?
Scene 2: The League Vanishes
Routine Work
Wilson faithfully copies for eight weeks.
Sudden Closure
One day, the League office is closed, notice on the door.
Seeking Help
Disturbed, Wilson turns to Sherlock Holmes.
The abrupt disappearance of the League leaves Mr. Wilson feeling like a joke has been played on him.
Scene 3: Holmes Investigates the Shop
Holmes and Watson visit Wilson's shop. Holmes notices key details that spark his suspicions.
Street Survey
Holmes taps the ground outside the shop.
Dirty Trousers
Spaulding's trousers are mysteriously dirty.
Cellar Suspicions
Holmes suspects activity in the cellar.
Small clues reveal a larger scheme at play, pointing to something beneath the surface.
Scene 4: The Bank Stakeout
Midnight Plan
Holmes plans to wait at the bank's strong room at 10 PM.
Hidden Position
Holmes, Watson, Jones, and a policeman hide.
Tunnel Discovery
A light appears, and stones give way from below.
Catching the Thieves
Spaulding and Ross emerge from a tunnel, caught in the act.
The quiet wait in the dark strong room leads to a dramatic confrontation as the thieves break through.
Scene 5: The Mastermind Revealed
Holmes explains the ingenious plot to Dr. Watson, connecting all the pieces.
Distraction Plan
The "League" was to get Wilson out of the shop daily.
Tunnel Digging
Spaulding (John Clay) dug a tunnel from the cellar to the bank.
Target: The Bank
The goal was the bank's valuable strong room.
The Red-Headed League was a clever cover for a daring criminal operation.
Holmes's Deduction: The Clues
1
Red-Headed League
A fake job to keep Wilson occupied.
2
Low Wages
Spaulding working for half-wages.
3
Cellar Activity
Spaulding often going into the cellar.
4
Dirty Trousers
Evidence of digging and hard work.
5
The Nearby Bank
The true target of the tunnel.
Reflecting on the Mystery
Let's think about the story and what we learned!
Character Motivation
Why did John Clay create such a strange plan?
Holmes's Skill
What specific clues helped Holmes solve the case?
Lesson Learned
What can we learn from Jabez Wilson's experience?