Summary Charles Augustus Milverton, 'the most dangerous man in London' is a loathesome blackmailer, preying on the weaknesses of his victims. Lady Eva Blackwell asks Holmes to broker a deal with Milverton to retrieve some letters which would harm her impending marriage but Milverton only ups the asking price. Masquerading as a work-man Holmes discovers where the blackmailer keeps his victims' letters and, with Watson, breaks in at night and destroys them. They are interrupted by Milverton and hide. A woman victim appears and shoots Milverton dead. Holmes makes no attempt to stop her nor will he assist Lestrade in the subsequent murder case.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Douglas Wilmer Peter Cushing Nigel Stock Peter Madden
Genres : Mystery Horror Crime Drama History
Release date : Apr 23, 1965
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Peckforton Castle, Peckforton, Cheshire, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary Charles Augustus Milverton, 'the most dangerous man in London' is a loathesome blackmailer, preying on the weaknesses of his victims. Lady Eva Blackwell asks Holmes to broker a deal with Milverton to retrieve some letters which would harm her impending marriage but Milverton only ups the asking price. Masquerading as a work-man Holmes discovers where the blackmailer keeps his victims' letters and, with Watson, breaks in at night and destroys them. They are interrupted by Milverton and hide. A woman victim appears and shoots Milverton dead. Holmes makes no attempt to stop her nor will he assist Lestrade in the subsequent murder case.
Genres : Mystery Horror Crime Drama History
Release date : Apr 23, 1965
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Peckforton Castle, Peckforton, Cheshire, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
