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1957
1 Season
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Colonel March of Scotland Yard was a crime drama TV series produced by Multicom Entertainment Group (MEG) and broadcasted from 1954 to 1956. The show stars Boris Karloff as Colonel March, a retired detective who is called back to Scotland Yard to solve unusual and bizarre cases.

The show follows Colonel March as he investigates complicated murder cases that require unusual problem-solving skills, scientific knowledge and intuition. With the help of his team, which includes Sergeant Keen (Ewan Roberts) and Inspector Ames (Eric Pohlmann), Colonel March unravels clues and applies scientific methods to solve the cases.

Each episode features a distinctive and intriguing plot not seen before in other crime drama shows of its time. The show broke the norm of formulaic plotlines and plot twists, which earned it critical acclaim among fans.

Boris Karloff, the lead actor, made his mark in the show as a brilliant and enigmatic detective. He brought his experience as a horror film icon to the show and played Colonel March with a level of intensity, depth, and sophistication that was impressive. To that end, his character's interactions with other cast members were a delight to watch.

Ewan Roberts played Sergeant Keen, who served as Colonel March's assistant in almost all episodes. He was a key player in the show who provided comic relief, logical reasoning, and expertise in scientific methods.

Eric Pohlmann played Inspector Ames, a character who is often seen in the field, taking witness statements, and tackling minor investigations. Although not as prominent as the other two characters, Pohlmann's character helped in providing an insight into other works at Scotland Yard.

Colonel March of Scotland Yard was set in the mid-1950s, a period of transformation in modern science, psychology, and technology. The show's episodes featured scientific apparatus, forensic methods, and psychological explanations of criminal behavior. With this, it showcased the changing nature of crime plots, with new methods of detection, forensic science and crime-scene examination techniques.

The show's production was both refreshing and unique, depicting a mix of traditional and modern crime-solving methods. Its cinematography was excellent, and it had a dynamic visual style of camera placement, lighting and camera movement.

Additionally, the show's music score, which was composed by Jack Beaver was a highlight. The music perfectly complemented the show's gritty tone and added to the suspense in each episode.

In conclusion, Colonel March of Scotland Yard has earned its place as one of the most unique and distinctive crime dramas of the 1950s. The show's innovative plotlines, ensemble cast, and character portrayals, set it apart from its contemporaries. If you're a fan of classic mystery shows, then this is one to watch.

Colonel March of Scotland Yard is a series that ran for 1 seasons (26 episodes) between February 22, 1957 and on Multicom Entertainment Group (MEG)

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Seasons

26. THE STRANGE EVENT AT ROMAN FALLS

April 11, 1956

When a wife reports her reclusive mystery writer husband has accidentally fallen from a cliff, suspicion points to her as the killer. Colonel March is called in to investigate at the isolated seaside manor.

25. THE CASE OF THE KIDNAPPED POODLE

April 4, 1957

Colonel March is called in to investigate the theft of a valuable diamond as well as the kidnapping of a little boy's poodle. As the investigation continues, he begins to think both incidents may be connected.

24. THE INVISIBLE KNIFE

March 28, 1957

March must solve the mystery of how a man could be stabbed to death by an invisible knife, while attempting to summon The Devil during a black rite.

23. PASSAGE AT ARMS

September 11, 1956

A woman is found dead, but was it suicide or murder? A French fencing match provides the telling clue and Inspector Goron travels to London to assist Colonel March.

22. THE NEW INVISIBLE MAN

September 4, 1956

Colonel March receives a queer complaint that a pair of disembodied gloves killed a man. He refuses to give up easily despite the fact there is no corpse, no blood, and no evidence of wrongdoing,

21. DEATH IN THE DRESSING ROOM

August 28, 1956

Murder and blackmail culminate in this episode where a call for help during a Javenese dance is the clue that Colonel March needs to prove a faulty alibi.

20. THE CASE OF THE LIVELY GHOST

August 21, 1956

A phony spiritualist believes she's truly summoned a real ghost. Colonel March attends her next seance to discover the identity of the spirit's killer- dead or alive.

19. THE DEADLY GIFT

August 14, 1956

A pretty barmaid receives an unusual Christmas gift, a music box from a thief, dead ten years. But someone is soon murdered searching for something valuable hidden in the mysterious gift and Colonel March believes the music holds the key.

18. THE CASE OF THE MISGUIDED MISSAL

August 7, 1956

A 15th century prayer volume disappears from a sealed casket inside the locked safe belonging to an Oxford Don. An illusionist is called in to demonstrate how the book can disappear from a locked safe, when the supernatural is suspected.

17. THE MISSING LINK

July 31, 1956

A skull, known as the Damascus man, is stolen from a museum and Colonel March's life is imperiled trying to solve the case.

16. HOT MONEY

July 24, 1956

A bank robbery takes place and the suspect, never out of sight, is followed to his office, where he locks himself in. But when the police and Colonel March search his office there is no trace of the money!

15. ERROR AT DAYBREAK

July 17, 1956

A shady businessman collapses on an oceanside jetty, the apparent victim of a heart attack, but a vacationing March discovers blood and a needle near the body. A little boy's lost ball may be the key to a possible murder.

14. THE SILVER CURTAIN

July 10, 1956

Behind the "silver curtain" spray from a fountain, a man is found dead with a knife in his back. Colonel March is called in to investigate.

13. THE STOLEN CRIME

July 4, 1956

A man demands to be arrested for plotting the perfect murder of his wealthy wife, who is found dead that night of natural causes. A valuable coin collection holds the answers.

12. DEATH AND THE OTHER MONKEY

June 27, 1956

A scientist conducting cancer research is convinced that his test monkey was not only stolen but replaced. He is later found dead from gas, and Colonel March must prove if it was suicide or not.

11. THE SILENT VOW

June 20, 1956

Colonel March and Inspector Goron are present in a caf© when a customer dies from poisoned wine and the waiter falls under suspicion because he was a former chemist.

10. MURDER IS PERMANENT

June 13, 1956

Colonel March is called in to investigate a murder in a beauty salon.There are plenty of suspects and it's up to Colonel March to single out the murderer.

9. THE DEVIL SELLS HIS SOUL

June 6, 1956

Colonel March hypnotises five people to solve the stabbing murder of Lord Telford, while he himself portrays the murder victim.

8. THE TALKING HEAD

May 16, 1956

A 12 year old boy insists his dead father told him to kill his mother's new fianc©e. But did the father truly die in an accidental plane crash?

7. DEATH IN INNER SPACE

May 9, 1956

At an isolated ch¢teau outside Paris, a scientist insists he's received radio waves emanating from Mars. Seeking a way to suspend a person's life functions during space travel, his volunteer subject dies from lack of oxygen. Accident or foul play?

6. THE SECOND MONA LISA

January 1, 1956

Two Mona Lisa paintings appear on the art market | but which one is the second original and which is the copy? Colonel March is determined to reveal the truth.

5. THE HEADLESS HAT

April 11, 1956

While on holiday in France, there is a murder at the docks and Colonel March is asked by a friend of the French police to assist. The only clue left behind by the culprit, a sailor's cap - "looking for the head that fits this hat."

4. THE ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN

April 8, 1956

Members of the Himalayan Mountaineering Club are threatened by what appears to be the abominable snowman, and someone leaves a strange footprint on a ledge outside Colonel March's office.

3. AT NIGHT ALL CATS ARE GRAY

March 8, 1956

A French fashion model asks for Colonel March's help, claiming a strange man is following her and she fears for her life. Several hours later she's found murdered... in mismatched color, a telling clue for the inspector.

2. PRESENT TENSE

March 1, 1956

Colonel March's niece, a believer in spiritualism, thinks she hears her dead husband's voice and others in the house become convinced her husband has returned as a ghost. But has he?

1. 1. THE SORCERER

February 22, 1957

A psychologist is found stabbed to death in a seemingly sealed room. Inspector March needs to decide who had the most reason to kill him, and how did they accomplish the task.

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Where to Watch Colonel March of Scotland Yard

Colonel March of Scotland Yard is available for streaming on the Multicom Entertainment Group (MEG) website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Colonel March of Scotland Yard on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Hoopla and Tubi TV.