I like that in this series, Kitty had been disfigured by vitriol and retaliated on the Baron with the same weapon. And the actress was amazing and great, truly beautiful!
Thank you for uploading. I cannot get enough of Sherlock Holmes, especially when Jeremy Brett played the part. These episodes as well as the stories from the books take me back in time ... in a better time than now ... when honour meant something.
Yep; rickets, bubonic plague, world wars, endemic poverty, no NHS, high infant mortality, widespread illiteracy, innumeracy, chronic deprivation etc., etc., etc. Here's to the "good old days".
Suggestion: leave the REAL thinking to we, the thinkers. Capiche? In other words, butt out and don't try to pick fights with your betters. Have a nice day, and note that I don't mention the word 'honour', wally
I actually own the official soundtrack for this series. I haven't listened to it for years so I can't remember if this piece was on it but I'll have to have a listen. I know a lot of the credit variations were.
the music when he glues the pictures in his album is from Don Giovanni by Mozart when Leporello sings the Aria counting all the mistresses of Don Giovanni. The when he is attacked with vitriol again the music is from Don Giovanni Finale when Don Giovanni . . . goes to Hell and the screams are his.
"Osservate, leggete con me. In Italia seicento e quaranta; In Al'magna duecento e trentuna; Cento in Francia, in Turchia novantuna; Ma in Ispagna son già mille e tre..." Best fit and wonderful choice, including the Finale. One of my favorite pieces of music in one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes adventures.
Most interesting English subtitles - worth seeing ! :) It's hinted that the "Illustrious Client" is Edward VII who's known to have many affairs - including with married women. Perhaps Violet's actually a love child of such an affair - hence His Majesty's concern and a delicate matter.
When one pours water on vitriol, the pain only gets worse, too. So it was truly great that Watson, in kindness, tried to use water to help, but Gruner got what he deserved.
The book does not spell out who it is, but it is apparent. In The Complete Sherlock Holmes, on page 999 "He (Sir James) flung his overcoat half out of the window to cover the armorial bearings upon the panel, but I had seen them in the glare our our fanlight none the less. I gasped in surprise. Then I turned back and ascended the stair to Holmes's room...'I have found out who our client is' I cried, bursting with my great news. 'Why Holmes, it is--'" (and Holmes already knew it was the King).
At 17 I saw the movie "Solyent Green"....when it came to the part of the guys suicide..where they played Beethoven's 6th..The Pastoral..... I had what can only be called a crisis/a revelation. IT was only the beginning of the piece, the first movement. .I was so struck by it...I was dumbstruck..it was unbelievable. Later I had heard Vivaldi's "The four Season". I thought it might have been that for a few years. Eventually I found out what it was....and that there was so much more. Then I heard Mozart when the movie "Amadeus" came out. SO Of course I recognize the Music of Mozart at the climax of this show. But... it was not really the best rendition of it..but it was still enough to strike that chord within me that such heavenly creations can strike. It is a crime that it took so long for me to be exposed to such beauty that the culture that my people created.
I believe there is some intentional ambiguity about the coat of arms shown on the carriage door in the last minute (at 11:27) of this episode. The lion to the left is correct as is the slogan in Latin; but on the right there should be a unicorn (white horse with golden unicorn); instead, there is a white horse but no unicorn. Surely, the idea is that this client is someone in the British Royal family. See Google for a number of such images.
TruthMakesPeace It can't have been the King, as Victoria was still on the throne at that time. But that seems to be the royal coat of arms all right. Doesn't make sense - unless it was Bertie (the then Prince of Wales)?
Mmm. I looked this one up after watching this episode and apparently the book also doesn't say who it was. So, we can guess, but perhaps Conan-Doyle had no-one specific in mind either.=)
Τόσο καλή νουβέλα!!! Αλλά χωρίς υποτιτλους (Αγγλικούς έστω...)σίγουρα δεν τα έπιασα όλα.Και είναι πρώτη φορά που συναντώ την συγκεκριμένη....Πάντως ,θαύμα,όπως όλα του Σέρλοκ Χολμς.
Out of curiosity, does the book contain that last sentence in parentheses (the punctuation doesn't seem to suggest it)? Of course, none of this matters in the least, but it's fun to debate!!!=)
Neil Ritchie why do you think so? I'm wondering why Victoria should take an interest in the case. And at the end of the story Holmes says the client is a loyal friend and a chivalrous gentleman.
I think it was implied that it was no other than King Edward VII. The coat of arms suggests a member of a royal family, but since Holmes said "gentleman" then the client would be a man. More likely, King Edward VII since "illustrious" which means a very, very important person.
i rather liked this one, the greek interpreter, or the hounds of baskerville best. i wish jeremy played in the hounds of baskerville ep. basil rathbone was good, but i like jeremy best, at least in the original seriues. if you have seeb BBC sherlock, the new series, i suggest it. benedict is an amazing sherlock holmes.
Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes. He died too early. I really enjoy watching him. He was cts just like I thought Sherlock would act.
Kitty is the true hero of this story.
Kim Thomson as Kitty Winter is superb.
Mrs Hudson is like a caring mother to Sherlock Holmes.
Jeremy Brett, the greatest Sherlock, no one comes close! I was lucky to visit the set at Granada Studios. Fantastic production.
I like that in this series, Kitty had been disfigured by vitriol and retaliated on the Baron with the same weapon. And the actress was amazing and great, truly beautiful!
Thank you for uploading. I cannot get enough of Sherlock Holmes, especially when Jeremy Brett played the part. These episodes as well as the stories from the books take me back in time ... in a better time than now ... when honour meant something.
Yep; rickets, bubonic plague, world wars, endemic poverty, no NHS, high infant mortality, widespread illiteracy, innumeracy, chronic deprivation etc., etc., etc. Here's to the "good old days".
Suggestion: leave the REAL thinking to we, the thinkers. Capiche? In other words, butt out and don't try to pick fights with your betters. Have a nice day, and note that I don't mention the word 'honour', wally
Very nice
You know what I would have loved to see? Miss Stubborn's face when she saw her picture in his death book. Take THAT!
Same!
She was madly in love. And now, her cold heart is broken
His expression at 1.32. My dear Watson, you're too absorbed in Chinese pottery to look properly at my body temperature
Yay for Kitty!!
Currently watching the dvd boxset of this series, beautifully made with a top notch cast.
Beautiful, beautiful music at the end.
I actually own the official soundtrack for this series. I haven't listened to it for years so I can't remember if this piece was on it but I'll have to have a listen. I know a lot of the credit variations were.
Anthony Valentine was a great actor, loved him in Colditz and this.
the music when he glues the pictures in his album is from Don Giovanni by Mozart when Leporello sings the Aria counting all the mistresses of Don Giovanni. The when he is attacked with vitriol again the music is from Don Giovanni Finale when Don Giovanni . . . goes to Hell and the screams are his.
Beautiful piece of classical music used in such a wonderful way. Thank you for the information.
תודה רבה יקירה
Yes... a bit on the nose really! Still I suppose most people wouldn't know the catalogue aria.
Exceptional!
Yes, you are not the only one who knows Mozart.
"Osservate, leggete con me.
In Italia seicento e quaranta;
In Al'magna duecento e trentuna;
Cento in Francia, in Turchia novantuna;
Ma in Ispagna son già mille e tre..." Best fit and wonderful choice, including the Finale. One of my favorite pieces of music in one of my favorite Sherlock Holmes adventures.
Most interesting English subtitles - worth seeing ! :)
It's hinted that the "Illustrious Client" is Edward VII who's known to have many affairs - including with married women. Perhaps Violet's actually a love child of such an affair - hence His Majesty's concern and a delicate matter.
that bit with the acid is horrible. His screams! Bloody good acting too.
This actor is so good at been deplorable. ......
When one pours water on vitriol, the pain only gets worse, too. So it was truly great that Watson, in kindness, tried to use water to help, but Gruner got what he deserved.
The book does not spell out who it is, but it is apparent. In The Complete Sherlock Holmes, on page 999 "He (Sir James) flung his overcoat half out of the window to cover the armorial bearings upon the panel, but I had seen them in the glare our our fanlight none the less. I gasped in surprise. Then I turned back and ascended the stair to Holmes's room...'I have found out who our client is' I cried, bursting with my great news. 'Why Holmes, it is--'" (and Holmes already knew it was the King).
If secrecy is sooo vital it is quite stupid not to hire an unmarked carriage. Money isnt an issue, so the problem must be "brains".
Thank you for posting these episodes.
At 17 I saw the movie "Solyent Green"....when it came to the part of the guys suicide..where they played Beethoven's 6th..The Pastoral..... I had what can only be called a crisis/a revelation. IT was only the beginning of the piece, the first movement. .I was so struck by it...I was dumbstruck..it was unbelievable. Later I had heard Vivaldi's "The four Season". I thought it might have been that for a few years. Eventually I found out what it was....and that there was so much more. Then I heard Mozart when the movie "Amadeus" came out. SO Of course I recognize the Music of Mozart at the climax of this show. But... it was not really the best rendition of it..but it was still enough to strike that chord within me that such heavenly creations can strike. It is a crime that it took so long for me to be exposed to such beauty that the culture that my people created.
Oh, to live in a time of loyalty and chivalry...
SiliconBong you said it,!
@@lindas.martin2806 Thank you.
Such a mature friendship..
Such a good episode!
Justice is served.
Another great case acted superbly by JB ..and Eh.
I believe there is some intentional ambiguity about the coat of arms shown on the carriage door in the last minute (at 11:27) of this episode. The lion to the left is correct as is the slogan in Latin; but on the right there should be a unicorn (white horse with golden unicorn); instead, there is a white horse but no unicorn. Surely, the idea is that this client is someone in the British Royal family. See Google for a number of such images.
Dr. Hill Barton! LOL!
What did Miss Winters throw in the Barons face? Some kind of acid I'm guessing. By the reaction to the painting.
Chris Philhower Yes ..I would say so.
Oil of vitriol which is a acid. It's the same he threw on her
Sulfuric acid, otherwise known as "oil of vitriol."
Note the seal from 11:27 on Wikipedia under "King George V".
Oh yes, I saw that, but I understand that it wasn't in the book and so perhaps it was added for extra drama in the TV version??
Kitty the Avenging Angel. I hope she marries her buddy Porky. They make a great power couple!
they were sweet together.
TruthMakesPeace It can't have been the King, as Victoria was still on the throne at that time. But that seems to be the royal coat of arms all right. Doesn't make sense - unless it was Bertie (the then Prince of Wales)?
Excellent...
Mmm. I looked this one up after watching this episode and apparently the book also doesn't say who it was. So, we can guess, but perhaps Conan-Doyle had no-one specific in mind either.=)
Great manly characters in this series. Men are the pillars of society.
Super! Thanx! Rolf @
Just deserts.
Τόσο καλή νουβέλα!!! Αλλά χωρίς υποτιτλους (Αγγλικούς έστω...)σίγουρα δεν τα έπιασα όλα.Και είναι πρώτη φορά που συναντώ την συγκεκριμένη....Πάντως ,θαύμα,όπως όλα του Σέρλοκ Χολμς.
Out of curiosity, does the book contain that last sentence in parentheses (the punctuation doesn't seem to suggest it)?
Of course, none of this matters in the least, but it's fun to debate!!!=)
Bravo
The client was Queen Victoria
Neil Ritchie why do you think so? I'm wondering why Victoria should take an interest in the case. And at the end of the story Holmes says the client is a loyal friend and a chivalrous gentleman.
Ah well I am wrong on that one then :)
whatever
I think it was implied that it was no other than King Edward VII. The coat of arms suggests a member of a royal family, but since Holmes said "gentleman" then the client would be a man. More likely, King Edward VII since "illustrious" which means a very, very important person.
The story takes place in September 1902, so it cannot be Victoria.
Good point. Thank you
So, who WAS the client? Royalty?
King Edward Vll
Thankyou
Holmes is a real feminist!
i rather liked this one, the greek interpreter, or the hounds of baskerville best. i wish jeremy played in the hounds of baskerville ep. basil rathbone was good, but i like jeremy best, at least in the original seriues. if you have seeb BBC sherlock, the new series, i suggest it. benedict is an amazing sherlock holmes.
Jeremy Brett did do The Hounds of The Baskervilles. It was one of the feature length specials.
thumbs down gramerly