The Master Blackmailer

Overview

For years, a blackmailer has been preying on the weaknesses of others throughout London. When Holmes hears of the utter misery this mystery man is creating, he adopts a campaign to thwart his evil scheming. The campaign astonishes Dr. Watson by its strangeness and finds Holmes falling in love.

Directed by Peter Hammond

Top cast

Jeremy Brett

Sherlock Holmes

Edward Hardwicke

Dr. John Watson

Robert Hardy

Charles Augustus Milverton

Norma West

Lady Diana Swinstead

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

The dowager

Colin Jeavons

Inspector Lestrade

Serena Gordon

Lady Eva Blackwell

Rosalie Williams

Mrs Hudson

Sophie Thompson

Agatha

Nickolas Grace

Bertrand

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Sarah McVicar

The Hon. Charlotte Miles

David Mallinson

Colonel Dorking

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Brian Mitchell

Harry, Earl of Dovercourt

Hans Meyer

Hebworth (Alias Veitch)

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Stephen Simms

Stokes

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Belinda Peters

Lillie

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Henrietta Whitsun-Jones

Daphne

Alan Rothwell

Tronson, The Butler

Howard Gaye

Lewis, Dorking's Batman

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David Scase

Art Gallery Owner

Details