A man dies of a mysterious tropical disease on which his cousin, his heir, is the sole authority.A man dies of a mysterious tropical disease on which his cousin, his heir, is the sole authority.A man dies of a mysterious tropical disease on which his cousin, his heir, is the sole authority.
- Victor Savage
- (as Richard Bonneville)
- Charles Damant
- (as Trevor Bowen)
- Chinese Lady
- (as Mary Ten Pow)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaHugh Bonneville is listed in the credits as Richard Bonneville. Richard is the actor's middle name.
- GoofsAt 51:00 the camera moves and you can clearly see a modern Electric lamp on top of a post with the light taken out as Electric lamps were not around at this time.
- Quotes
Sherlock Holmes: If I'm to have a doctor, at least let me have someone in whom I have confidence.
Doctor Watson: [Gravely] You have none in me.
Sherlock Holmes: Your friendship, yes. But I mean you're only a general practitioner with mediocre qualifications.
Doctor Watson: That remark is unworthy of you, Holmes. It shows me very clearly the state of your nerves.
Sherlock Holmes: That demonstrates your ignorance!
[shouts]
Sherlock Holmes: What do you know about Tapanuli fever! What do you know of the black Formosa corruption!
- ConnectionsReferenced in DuckTales: The 87 Cent Solution! (2019)
The supporting cast is excellent as always. Edward Hardwicke is larger than life, he is so convincing as the kind, worrying doctor. Rosalie Williams is a fantastic, motherly Mrs. Hudson. Jonathan Hyde is a perfect choice for the evil, cold-blooded Culverton Smith, you just cannot do anything else but hate him for what he did with his cousin. And he is almost as intelligent as Holmes. The ending scene is so intense and effective, and the whole episode is a true masterpiece for me. Though it always reminds me of the ill health of Jeremy, but of his greatness as well.
- agni0504
- Apr 3, 2009
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- Adlington Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, UK(Somerley House interiors, the Savage family home)
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