0ur opinion:Description:A priceless exotic jewel disappears, sending the beautiful young woman who inherited it into turmoil as misfortune follows misfortune. Stolen from a Hindu shrine by a plundering ancestor, the jewel dazzles Rachel Verinder when she receives it on her 18th birthday. But its disappearance robs her of something she values even more.
ln a twisting plot that unfolds with dramatic surprises, the solution to this Victorian mystery requires the services of London detective Sergeant Cuff, whose incisive investigative work is matched only by his love of roses. Based on the 1868 novel by Wilkie Collins and starring Robin Ellis (
Poldark), John Welsh (
The Duchess of Duke Street), and Basil Dignam (
The Pallisers). As seen on
Masterpiece Theatre.
:Based on the 1868 classic British detective novel
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins, this 1972 BBC drama is a 221-minute, five-part period piece that seems almost theatrical thanks to its thespian delivery, scarcity of background music, and intent focus on character development. While the pace is leisurely and the dialogue sometimes difficult to discern, the story is most intriguing: A stolen lndian jewel makes its way to England and its curse threatens to destroy Rachel Verinder and her entire family even after it is stolen from the Verinder home. The best detectives fail to resolve the case and the repercussions ripple for many years as the plot twists and turns, love ebbs and flows, anger and deceit roil, and mysticism and science vie for supremacy. Featured talents are Robin Ellis, John Welsh, Basil Dignam, Vivien Heilbron and Peter Sallis and DVD extras include a Wilkie Collins biography and cast filmographies.
--Tami Horiuchi
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* Yorkshire landscape is absolutely chilling! ...
At long last! l first viewed the multi-episode "Moonstone" on PBS after being captivated by "Upstairs, Downstairs" and the "Mystery" series. l recognized various actors who seemed to move in and out of other series "The Pallisers," etc. John Welsh -- Sgt. Cuff here, was the dotty old retainer in "Duchess of Duke Street," and Peter Sallis, Mr. Bluff in the Moonstone, shone as Mr. Bonteen in the aforementioned Pallisers, and continues to shine in "Last of the Summer Wine." The production values of the Moonstone is high; the costumes are downright rich and elegant. Clothes do tell a story -- at a glance you discerned different stations in life, occupations, values. However, the sound wavered from soft to softer, and l had to remember to turn the volume down on my TV after using the DVD player before switching back to regular TV. Hint: buy this series for yourself and after viewing, if you don't want to keep it, donate the DVD to your public library so others can enjoy it.
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worth the wait
l have been waiting for the BBC to reissue this excellent Masterpiece Theatre production -- much superior to the shorter version released several years ago. lt was worth the wait!
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Still luminous after all these years
What a pleasure to see the original production of Collins' The Moonstone at last! The recent version was good, but this one seemed far more satisfying. l've always been a sucker for John Welsh, who was splendid as the detective. l've always been a Robin Ellis fan, so his presence was a bonus. The production held up well for its 3O-odd years. l would recommend this production to those who love great British drama.
