Murdoch in Ragtime

Episode aired Jan 6, 2014
TV-PG
44m

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

386

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Crime Drama Mystery

Detective Murdoch investigates the murder of Nathan Peters, a ragtime musician and renowned band-leader, who was found dead at the docks. His group, the Jubilee Singers, was performing nearb... Read allDetective Murdoch investigates the murder of Nathan Peters, a ragtime musician and renowned band-leader, who was found dead at the docks. His group, the Jubilee Singers, was performing nearby and his wife had already reported him missing. Dr. Emily Grace determines that he died i... Read allDetective Murdoch investigates the murder of Nathan Peters, a ragtime musician and renowned band-leader, who was found dead at the docks. His group, the Jubilee Singers, was performing nearby and his wife had already reported him missing. Dr. Emily Grace determines that he died in the early hours of the morning from a blow to the head causing a subdural hemorrhage. Th... Read all

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Trivia
The Canadian Jubilee Singers were a professional vocal group pattered after the famous Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk University in Tennessee. They sang the same brand of African-American spirituals, but were mostly from the Hamilton area. William and Sadie Carter organized the group in 1878 .They toured Great Britain for five years and United States for three years. The group carried on until about 1907.

Goofs
This episode takes place in 1901. At the music hall, the pianist is playing "Maple Leaf Rag," which was not published until 1916.

Quotes
Jean Hamilton: Constable Crabtree.
Constable George Crabtree: Ah, Miss Hamilton, what a... surprise. Can I help you?
Jean Hamilton: I certainly hope so. The constabulary must shut that place down immediately.
Constable George Crabtree: What place is this?
Jean Hamilton: They call it "The Blind Pig," but a den of iniquity is what it is. They play the devil's music, and couples dance in a most unseemly manner.
Constable George Crabtree: Unseemly?
Jean Hamilton: I haven't seen it with my own eyes, thank the Lord. But I have it on good report that men and women are... touching - in public!
Constable George Crabtree: Well, Miss Hamilton, it's dancing; there's going to be some degree...
Jean Hamilton: [interrupting him] But it's the way they do it.
Constable George Crabtree: I see.
Jean Hamilton: I hardly dare imagine what else goes on in that place. Licentious music breeds all manner of vice. It must be stopped before the whole city is infected.