Cannon is called to the West Indies by Jackie Akers to investigate the death of her father, Sir Arnold Masters.Cannon is called to the West Indies by Jackie Akers to investigate the death of her father, Sir Arnold Masters.Cannon is called to the West Indies by Jackie Akers to investigate the death of her father, Sir Arnold Masters.
Robert Douglas
- Sir Arnold Masters
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- TriviaThe West Indies island in the Caribbean was filmed on Catalina Island, which is off the coast of California.
- GoofsDuring the final scene at the boat yard the ground alters from being completely wet from rain to be absolutely dry.
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STYLISH WHODUNIT FOR CANNON.
This was perhaps the most classy and scenic episode from SEASON 3. Long time series director George McCowan (who directed 23 episodes) and writer Carey Wilbur were faithfully on board.
10 Stars.
The scenery from start to finish is ABSOLUTELY beautiful, supposedly the West indies, though partly filmed on Catalina island. Watch the opening scene as Cannon ascends all those steps to get to the main house, but its worth the trip for the spectacular mountaintop view.
Dana Wynter (in her second series appearance) plays a wealthy woman whose distinguished father --at first-- is believed to have shot himself in his bedroom. One question. How did the killer get the body in the bedroom with maid downstairs? Poetic license strikes again, but this is a TOP 10 episode.
Wynter was quite popular on tv at the time, recently appearing on MCMILLAN AND WIFE, and worked very well with William Conrad. You can tell they were old friends and enjoyed each others company.
Lloyd Bochner co-stars (that mysterious voice), another member of the distinguished villains club. All us kids loved this guy. Veteran actress Maidie Norman plays Mama Sally. She guested on MANNIX, IRONSIDE AND ADAM 12, just to name a few cop shows. Best remembered as the maid (who tells Bette Davis off) in WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?
A TV FIRST... Did she offer a joint to Cannon? Who turns her down. Watch this scene. The crew had to have been cracking up.
Thalmus Rasulala plays the probing police chief (best known for The Autobiography of Jane Pittman and BLACKULA.) ... Last but not least... Director and veteran actor Robert Douglas appears in a bit role as Sir Arnold, the victim. Douglas also directed episodes for the series, and why didn't he direct this one? He probably just wanted to do the acting and hang with the crew. Do you blame him?
This must have been a fun episode to make. It's about 25 miles from Long Beach to Catalina, and a super trip if you ever choose to visit. The guest boats will dock you at Avalon and the island is so incredible, you will not want to go home.
Highly recommended. SEASON 3 EPISODE 24 remastered color CBS dvd box set. 2012.
10 Stars.
The scenery from start to finish is ABSOLUTELY beautiful, supposedly the West indies, though partly filmed on Catalina island. Watch the opening scene as Cannon ascends all those steps to get to the main house, but its worth the trip for the spectacular mountaintop view.
Dana Wynter (in her second series appearance) plays a wealthy woman whose distinguished father --at first-- is believed to have shot himself in his bedroom. One question. How did the killer get the body in the bedroom with maid downstairs? Poetic license strikes again, but this is a TOP 10 episode.
Wynter was quite popular on tv at the time, recently appearing on MCMILLAN AND WIFE, and worked very well with William Conrad. You can tell they were old friends and enjoyed each others company.
Lloyd Bochner co-stars (that mysterious voice), another member of the distinguished villains club. All us kids loved this guy. Veteran actress Maidie Norman plays Mama Sally. She guested on MANNIX, IRONSIDE AND ADAM 12, just to name a few cop shows. Best remembered as the maid (who tells Bette Davis off) in WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?
A TV FIRST... Did she offer a joint to Cannon? Who turns her down. Watch this scene. The crew had to have been cracking up.
Thalmus Rasulala plays the probing police chief (best known for The Autobiography of Jane Pittman and BLACKULA.) ... Last but not least... Director and veteran actor Robert Douglas appears in a bit role as Sir Arnold, the victim. Douglas also directed episodes for the series, and why didn't he direct this one? He probably just wanted to do the acting and hang with the crew. Do you blame him?
This must have been a fun episode to make. It's about 25 miles from Long Beach to Catalina, and a super trip if you ever choose to visit. The guest boats will dock you at Avalon and the island is so incredible, you will not want to go home.
Highly recommended. SEASON 3 EPISODE 24 remastered color CBS dvd box set. 2012.
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