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The Ripening Rubies (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV Episode | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An ex-con makes a rookie mistake-trying to sell a stolen ruby necklace back to the craftsman who made it. The jeweler, Bernard Sutton, soon discovers that a string of high-society women are losing their expensive adornments. Shunning the ...See moreAn ex-con makes a rookie mistake-trying to sell a stolen ruby necklace back to the craftsman who made it. The jeweler, Bernard Sutton, soon discovers that a string of high-society women are losing their expensive adornments. Shunning the heavy-handed approach of the police, he sets his own trap to catch the thief. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Max Pemberton (by) | Anthony Skene (dramatization)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 6, 1971

Release date
Dec 6, 1971 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
1 win

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Robert Lang
Bernard Sutton Bernard Sutton   See fewer
Moira Redmond
Mrs. Kavanagh Mrs. Kavanagh   See fewer
Lally Bowers
Lady Faber Lady Faber   See fewer
Richard Hurndall
Lord Faber Lord Faber   See fewer
Windsor Davies
Insp. Illingworth Insp. Illingworth   See fewer
Terence Bayler
The Duke The Duke   See fewer
Ron Pember
Jaffee Jaffee   See fewer
Leon Collins
Constable Bellows Constable Bellows   See fewer
John Warner
Mr. Piercy Mr. Piercy   See fewer
John Gatrell
Major-General Major-General   See fewer
John Owens
Curate Curate   See fewer
Joan Henley
Mrs. Wycherly Mrs. Wycherly   See fewer
Renate Brent
Mrs. Brand (as Renata Roman) Mrs. Brand (as Renata Roman)   See fewer
Terence Conoley
Guest at Ball (uncredited) Guest at Ball (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Evans
Guest at Ball (uncredited) Guest at Ball (uncredited)   See fewer
Iris Fry
Kitchen Worker (uncredited) Kitchen Worker (uncredited)   See fewer
Aileen Lewis
Lady Faber's Ball Guest (uncredited) Lady Faber's Ball Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
John More
Admiral (uncredited) Admiral (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Pescud
Bodley (uncredited) Bodley (uncredited)   See fewer
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