The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in Bohemia [Jeremy Brett]

[Music] [Music] give [Music] me [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] oops got [Music] you now look here but Mom close the window John [Music] to Sherlock Holmes she was always the woman the beautiful Irena Adler of dubious and questionable memory [Music] at the time of our involvement in the arena ARA case Holmes and I had been sharing rooms in Baker Street for some years my practice had caused me to be absent in the country for several days as usual after leaving homes for any length of time I returned filled with apprehension as to his mood oh oh hello Mrs Hudson Dr wson just look at you half soak to the skin I'm not surprised I have just spent 20 minutes standing in the pouring rain waiting for a cab who do that old wound of yours any good getting so wet doctor no just take this coat and your hat see that they're properly dried Mrs Hudson I haven't eaten all day do hope supper will be up very soon that's very doubtful I don't know what's come over Mr homes he seems to be all on edge I'm not to bring up supper until I'm called those are his orders thank you Mr Hudson my dear Holmes what is it tonight morphine or cocaine well I can strongly recommend a 7% solution of cocaine would you care to try it no indeed I speak not only as your friend but as a medical man how can you risk such damage to the great Powers with which you have been endowed I cannot tell you how it clarifies and stimulates the mind yes and destroys it in time my mind Rebels at stagnation give me problems give me work give me the most abstruse cryptogram the most intricate analysis and I'm in my proper atmosphere then I can dispense with artificial stimulants but I Abul the dull routine of existence I crave mental exaltation that is why I've chosen my own profession or rather created it for I am the only one in the world the only unofficial detective the only unofficial Consulting detective I take no credit in my cases the work itself the pleasure of finding a field for my particular PA is my highest [Laughter] reward you can close that drawer you have made the wrong diagnosis doctor I have my stimulant here I hope you enjoyed your week in the country it was good for the appetite incidentally I do wish you would ring for supper what is this I must get ready for my visitor it came by the morning post give me your observations well I mean it's undated without either signature or address good read it aloud Dear Mr Holmes there will call upon you tonight at A4 to 8 a gentleman who good HS we've only a few minutes holes go on a gentleman who desires to consult with you upon a matter of the very deepest moment your recent services to one of the royal houses of Europe have shown that you are one who may be safely trusted with matters which are of an importance which can hardly be exaggerated this account of you we have from all quarters received be in your chamber then good good Heavens this is a mystery indeed what do you imagine it means well I have no data yet it is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data but the note itself what what do you deduce from it's a man's writing good presumably well too it's expensive paper this it's peculiarly strong and stiff peculiar that is the very word it is not English paper at all hold it up to the light ah large e small G large p and g with a small te woven into the texture and that is maker monograph excellent Watson come along let us consult our Continental gazeteer your cigars you see I was not unmindful of your return oh oh would you care for some whiskey later perhaps when we've eaten the monogram is an abbreviation for papia gazelle shaft which is the German for paper company and the EG EG EGA a german-speaking district of bohemia noted for its numerous glass factories and paper mills there Bohemia the kingdom of bohemia and the note is written by a German you see this account of you we have from all quarters received only a German is so unctious to his wordss so we are to expect a German from Bohemia here he is drawn by a pair a nice little broom there's money in this case Watson if there's nothing else holes I think your visitor will want me out of the way not a bit doctor stay where you are I am lost without my buzwell But he sounded so secretive I may need your help and so may he now stay in that armchair and give me your full attention here it [Music] comes I'm sorry sir but you cannot come in here unannounced like this Mr Holmes does not see anybody without [Music] appointment oh I'm so sorry Mr Holmes there was nothing I could do it's perfectly all right Mrs Hudson if you would kindly leave us and close the door thank you you had my note yes pray take a seat H this is my friend in colleague Dr Watson who is occasionally good enough to help me in my cases how do you do sir whom do I have the honor to address you may address me as the count from K abian nobleman I should much prefer to communicate with you alone mer it is both on none you may say before this gentleman anything which You may wish to say to me very well I take your word that is a man of honor and discretion but I must begin by binding you both to Absolute secrecy for a period of two years indeed at the end of that time the matter will be of no importance at present it is of such weight that it may have an influence upon European history I promise and I you will excuse this mask the August person who employs me wishes his agent to be unknown to you and in fact I may confess that the title I've given you is not exactly my own I was aware of that the circumstances are of great delicacy every precaution must be taken to prevent an immense Scandal which would seriously compromise one of the royal houses of Europe to speak plainly the mattera concerns the great house ofstein a medary Kings of bohemia I was aware of that too your majesty you are right I am the king why should I attempt to conceal it why indeed your majesty had not spoken before I was aware that I was addressing vilhelm got sigismond V orstein Grand Duke of Cel felstein and hereditary king of bohemia and in passing the finest duelist in Europe you have killed four opponents honorably of course the facts are briefly these some 10 years ago during a lengthy visit to wara I made the acquaintance of the well-known adventurous Irena arler the name is no doubt familiar to you kindly look it up in my index Willie Watson so I deduce that your majesty became entangled with this lady WR some compromising letters and is now desirous of getting them back precisely so but how could you know that uh abary Italian general staff is Adler Irena born New Jersey 1858 is the lady New Jersey let me see singer contralto appeared at lascala Opera Houses Petersburg and Warsaw retired from the operatic station now living in London makes occasional concert appearances that is the [Music] lady [Music] [Applause] oh was there a secret marriage none no legal papers or certificates none then I fail to follow your majesty if this person should produce your letters for blackmailing or other purposes how is she to prove that authenticity there is the writing po forgery my private writing paper Sten my own seal imitated my photograph bought we were both in that [Music] photograph [Music] oh dear dear dear that is very bad a Majesty has certainly committed an indiscretion she was beautiful witching clever [Music] daring [Music] h I was only Crown Prince then I was young I am but 30 now of course your majesty has attempted to recover the photograph we have tried and failed then your majesty must pay it must be bought she will not sell stolen then five attempts have been made twice burglar in my pay rent sector house once we diverted her luggage when she traveled twice she has been way laid there has been no sign of it you is serious yes yes it is very serious indeed well what do she proposed to do with this Photograph if not to extort money to ruin me huh I'm about to be married so I've heard to the princess clotilda lman F Zak mening and second daughter to the king of Scandinavia it is a brilliant match precisely but you will know the strict principles of her family she's herself the soul of delicacy a Shadow of Doubt as to my conduct would bring the mattera to an [Music] end Anda Adler threatens to send them the photograph and she'll do it she has a Soul of Steel she's more beautiful than any other woman I've known that more isalute than any man there are no lengths to which she would not go none to prevent my marriage to another woman your majesty why is this lady so vindictive oh there was once some talk of marriage H she would not see that it was [Applause] impossible you are sure that she has has not sent the photograph yet I am sure why it may be on its way at this very moment because she has said that she would send it on the day when the betral was publicly proclaimed that will be next Monday and I must leave London on Friday to be home for the ceremony ah then we do have three days well that is very fortunate for I do have other matters in hand where can I find your majesty in London and that's the langum hotel as to count Von Crum remember yes of course and as to expenditure here are £300 in gold and 700 in notes and Miss Serena Adler's address good night your majesty and I trust we shall soon have good news for you holes we can die at Ranos but we only have 3 days till Friday it must be settled by Friday the composor chaikovsky is conducting his own works at the St james' Hall no no no it must be settled by Price my dear Watson I'd like to be alone you are hungry yes I'm sure Mrs Hudson will bring you up a sandwich sand we will not discuss this matter until tomorrow afternoon good night [Music] for better I'm working in it mate what is looking on I'll change with you any time go out of a position Are you eight weeks I'm me first class room oh you well you could give me an hand if you like I see you all right why not give me the price of the boo I thought it was a booze strap the may show us what you can do [Applause] I spent a couple of hours with the cabie and his cronies mrena Adler has certainly turned all men's heads in those parts she is the daintiest thing under a bonnet on this planet so say the serpentine M fraternity to a man she lives quietly drives out at 5: in the evening returns at 7 sharp for dinner seldom goes out at other times except when she sings she has only one male visitor but sees a good deal of him he never calls less than once a day and often twice his name is a Mr Godfrey Norton of the inner Temple you see the advantages of having a cabman as a confidant Mr Godfrey Norton is a lawyer that is important ominous perhaps why his repeated visits is she his client friend or Mysteries if he is her lawyer he might have the photograph in his strong box if I love her he might not even nerve [Music] it [Music] music will come [Music] [Music] the she had just begun to sing she has the voice of an Angel Watson when a truly surprising chain of events overtook me starting with the arrival of someone I presumed to be Mr Godfrey noron wait for me will you bet your mistress's carriage [Applause] your drive like the devil Church of St Monica Edge railroad I must arrive there at least 5 minutes before 12 that gives you 20 minutes half forine if you do it [Applause] for she is a lovely woman Watson with a face that a man might die for face a man might die for unusual language for you holes a metaphor was and nothing else I was just about to Sprint after a Lander and perch on the back when another cab came through the street he looked twice such a Shabby fair but I jumped in before he had time to object showed him a handful of sovereignty and promised him one if you would get me to the Church of St Monica within 20 minutes I don't think that I have ever been driven faster than a car but they were there before that look I'm very sorry Mr noron for P's sake it's almost midday the latest time allowed by law I would have called him one of those confounded Coachmen but I saw no reason to let them know our business I sent them off for a drink oh dear Lord God you you come here man yes I mean you we've only a few minutes left or it won't be legal come man come hold this and do as you're told you'll be paid ah we have our witness the ceremony May proceed dearly beloved we are gathered here in the sight of God to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony which is an honorable estate instituted of God in the time of man's innocency signifying unto us the mystical Union that is between Christ and his church you ran up I allowed you to persuade me now you must allow me to persuade you I shall see you tomorrow at the very first moment I love you John hey you come here my man come here Godfrey let me sir I want to thank you for being so miraculously present when we needed you how fortunate that you have remained close by well I'm in no a [Music] mom I hope you will accept this [Music] I don't need no tip Mom oh sir let us call it a little [Music] souvenir she gave me a sovereign here it is what an extraordinary turn of events I shall have wear it on my Watch chain in memory of the occasion and what now well during the ceremony I thought my plans have been overthrown if they had made an immediate departure it would have necessitated the most prompt and energetic measures on my part but he went back to the temple and she went to her own home thus giving us time to act how doctor I shall require all your courage and alertness I should be delighted you don't mind breaking the law not in the least nor running the chance of arrest not in a good cause well the cause is excellent well then I am your man splendid [Music] [Music] here [Music] now the the question is Holmes you really do look quite remarkable well the question is where to find the photograph I mean the house has twice been broken she was too clever for them she is a remarkable woman well they must have searched very thoroughly they did not know how to look and how will you look I shall not look what then I will allow her to show [Music] me but she refused she will not be able to F we draw near the scene of action we had better walk from [Music] [Applause] here [Music] you know your instructions when you raise your hand I act and we meet at the rendevu in 10 minutes there she [Music] comes oh no you don't have it oh was he your first I opened the door lady he never mind it was me clear off you [Music] too me opening Carriage doors is the leg that means a lively Mr flank you ain't going to stop a man earning a copper see you pass you there let go of my Coachman take the bread from me mouth would you I'll fill your mouth [Music] [Music] Chum no no no peace peace Gentlemen please I beg you peace I beg of you madam I [Music] must now stop that go and you stop [Music] stand back you see what you've done he's dead scar my to C my he's still breathing but he's taking a bad knock I am sorry ma'am you did your best John is he badly hurt it is only superficial but he needs attention quickly he can't lie in the street bring him into the house all right [Music] sir oh you're conscious thank goodness you are a brave man over here Willard no no stand back I shall look after my friend in need sir will you look toward me it is no sight for a lady I have strong nerves dear friend no no I cannot permit thank you a bandage as you wish I'm so relieved that your wound isn't serious really it is but shallow and the concussion wears off how extraordinary Madam that so many people should Gather in such a quiet little turning well it's the gang Madam it was all pre-arranged to rob you all those men to snatch one little pass oh no dear friend it wouldn't have paid them my vcation takes me much amongst the poor and even the criminal classes Madam look at those people staring curiosity is so unseemly but I fear Universal oh I am so sorry I think I'm going to faint ah air I need some air will the window some drinking water are there any smelling salts Madam Madam I think I can smell fire what fire fire Madam come out of here quickly I'll take care of the Old Gentleman I can't breathe it's a false alarm it's a false alarm look it's a trick it's ack tell them tell them it's a false alarm do you hear we do not need the fire engine what is it it is a plumber's rocket Madam one of my flock is a plumber It Is ignited by a cap and sends smoke into pipes to betray cracks and holes no no no no no it's all right it will disperse you said it was a trick who would play such a trick on me what of the gang matter but to what purpose I've escaped them [Music] Revenge are there such Wicked people there are people in this world Madam to whom revenge is in itself a reward I cannot imagine such feelings I'm sure you cannot madam I am feeling more myself I must be on my way oh please stay some refreshment well one of my flock expects me won't you let my Carriage take you oh no no no the the air will agid my recovery at least your name your address that I may thank you adequately well I am just a humble servant madam of the allseeing Providence good night good [Applause] night H you did it very nicely doctor you have the photograph no but I know what it is how did you find out she showed me as I told you she would the trouble is it still remains in her possession you may have lost your one chance homes no I shall call early tomorrow morning you call there and as my own self and with the king the king and with you Watson you must be a witness at the end of our Quest [Applause] [Applause] I trust you will sleep well tonight for a change home well there's nothing like success for curing insomnia good night Mr Sherlock Holmes hes but she could not love him I'm in hopes that she does why because it would spare your magic maest y all fear of future annoyance if she loves her husband then she does not love your majesty and if she does not love your majesty why should she interfere with your Majesty's marriage Mr Sherlock Holmes I believe I am Mr Holmes my mistress told me you were likely to call she left this morning with her husband by the 5:15 train from Charing Cross for the continent she has left England never to return sir All Is Lost V it this is not it Holmes this is a different [Music] photograph do you hear me [Music] man the letter it was addressed to me My Dear Mr Sherlock Holmes you did it very well you took me in completely until after the alarm of F I had not a suspicion but then when I found that I had betrayed myself it flashed into my mind that I had been warned against you months ago I had been told that if the king employed an agent it would certainly be you yet with all this you made me reveal what you wanted to know even before when the presence of so many people in the street had sounded an alarm in my instinct I could not think evil of such a dear kind old clergyman but you know I have been trained as an actress myself and male costume is nothing new to me yes it was I who followed you to your door just to make sure that you really were the celebrated Mr Sherlock Holmes it was I who rather imprudently wish you good night then I started for the temple to see my new husband we had married in secret in case we needed to leave the country to elude the king your appearance on the scene was the signal for flight you are too formidable an antagonist you will find the nest empty when you call tomorrow as to the photograph your client May rest in peace I love and am loved by a better man than he the king [Music] M the king may do what he will without hindrance from one whom he has cruy wronged I kept it only to safeguard myself and to preserve a weapon which will always secure me from any steps he may [Music] take there is more I leave another photograph which he might care to possess and I remain Dear Mr Sherlock Holmes very truly yours Irena [Music] nortona what a woman what a queen she would have made is it not a pity she was not on my level from what I have seen of the lady yes indeed she is on a very different level to your majesty I am only so sorry that I have failed in my commission on the contrary my dear sir nothing could be more successful I know that her word is inviolet the photograph is now as safe as if it weren the fire I am glad that your majesty thinks so I am immense indebted to you pray tell me in what way I can reward you this ring your majesty has something which I should value even more highly you have but to name it this Ira's photograph certainly if you wish it then I have the honor to wish your majesty a very good morning and that was how a great Scandal threatened the kingdom of bohemia and how the best plans of Mr charlock Holmes were beaten by a woman's wit he used to sneer much at the cleverness of women but I have not heard him do it of late and when he speaks of Irena Adler or when he refers to that woman it is always Under The Honorable title of the woman in his eyes she eclipses the whole of her sex it was not that he ever betrayed any sign of love for Irena Adler all emotions such as that one are abhorent to his cold precise mind he only looks on women path logically as the source of motives Clues and yet he keeps her photograph apart locked up there is but one woman to him the beautiful Irena Adler of dubious and questionable [Music] memory [Music] la [Music] la [Music]

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Keywords: Sherlock Holmes (Film Character), A Scandal In Bohemia (Short Story), Sherlock (TV Program), Detective, The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes (Book), Case, Jeremy Brett (Film Actor), Detective Conan, Sherlock Holmes (TV Program), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, A Scandal in Bohemia, ITV Granada (Production Company), Granada, 1984, Sherlock Holmes Jeremy Brett, Conan Doyle, Baker Street, London, Victorian Era, The Queen, England, Watson, David Burke, Irene Adler

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Length: 54min 22sec (3262 seconds)

Published: Fri Jun 05 2015