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The Moabite Cypher (Season 2, Episode 9)
TV Episode | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Coming to the aid of a man kicked by a rearing police horse, Dr. John Thorndyke stumbles upon an anarchist plot to assassinate a visiting Russian grand duke. The key appears to be a cryptogram written in ancient Moabite found on the man's ...See moreComing to the aid of a man kicked by a rearing police horse, Dr. John Thorndyke stumbles upon an anarchist plot to assassinate a visiting Russian grand duke. The key appears to be a cryptogram written in ancient Moabite found on the man's body. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Reginald Collin | Austin Freeman (short story) (as R. Austin Freeman)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 26, 1973

Release date
Mar 26, 1973 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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1 win

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13 cast members
Name Known for
Barrie Ingham
Dr. John Thorndyke Dr. John Thorndyke   See fewer
Peter Sallis
Dr. Jervis Dr. Jervis   See fewer
Julian Glover
Alfred Barton Alfred Barton   See fewer
Derek Smith
Prof. Popplebaum Prof. Popplebaum   See fewer
Nicholas Selby
Superintendent Miller Superintendent Miller   See fewer
George Innes
Adolph Schonberg Adolph Schonberg   See fewer
Eric McCaine
Insp. Badger Insp. Badger   See fewer
Peter Beton
M. James M. James   See fewer
Max Faulkner
Mounted Policeman Mounted Policeman   See fewer
Clive Rogers
Victim Victim   See fewer
Keith Taylor
Fierce Little Man Fierce Little Man   See fewer
Graham Seed
Porter Porter   See fewer
Michael Harding
Ticket collector Ticket collector   See fewer
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