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Sherlock Holmes finds himself evenly matched when he is employed by the King of Bohemia to retrieve an indiscreet photograph from the American actress and singer, Irene Adler. Starring: Brett, David Burke, Edward Hardwicke, Charles Gray, Colin Jeavons, Eric Porter, Rosalie Williams.
Sherlock Holmes finds himself evenly matched when he is employed by the King of Bohemia to retrieve an indiscreet photograph from the American actress and singer, Irene Adler. Starring: Brett, David Burke, Edward Hardwicke, Charles Gray, Colin Jeavons, Eric Porter, Rosalie Williams.
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00:00I can't ever give you a moment.
01:30Got you.
01:32now look here
01:49but mom close the window john
02:02to Sherlock Holmes she was always the woman
02:23the beautiful Irena Adler of dubious and questionable memory
02:29at the time of our involvement in the Irena Adler case Holmes and I had been sharing rooms in Baker Street for some years
02:55my practice had caused me to be absent in the country for several days as usual
03:03after leaving homes for any length of time I returned filled with apprehension as to his mood
03:11oh hello mrs. Hudson
03:20Dr. Watson just look at you half soaked to the skin
03:25well I'm not surprised I have just spent 20 minutes standing in the pouring rain waiting for a can
03:29who do that old wound of yours any good getting so wet doctor
03:33no just take this coat and your hat and see that they're properly dry
03:38mrs. Hudson I haven't eaten all day do hope supper will be up very soon
03:43that's very doubtful I don't know what's come over mr. Holmes he seems to be all on edge
03:48I'm not to bring up supper until I'm called those are his orders
03:53thank you mr. Hudson
03:55that's a great question
04:02thank you
04:06that's a great question
04:11thank you
04:15thank you
04:16very much
04:20thank you
04:22thank you
04:23my dear holmes
04:37what is it tonight morphine
04:49or cocaine
04:51well I can strongly recommend a 7% solution of cocaine
04:58would you care to try it
05:03no indeed
05:06I speak not only as your friend but as a medical man
05:10how can you risk such damage
05:13to the great powers with which you have been endowed
05:16I cannot tell you how it clarifies and stimulates the mind
05:20yes and destroys it in time
05:22my mind rebels at stagnation
05:28give me problems
05:32give me work
05:34give me the most abstruse cryptogram
05:37the most intricate analysis
05:39and I'm in my proper atmosphere
05:41then I can dispense with artificial stimulants
05:45but I abhor
05:48the dull routine of existence
05:50I crave mental exaltation
05:53that is why I've chosen my own profession
05:59or rather created it
06:00for I am the only one in the world
06:03the only unofficial detective
06:07the only unofficial consulting detective
06:10I take no credit in my cases
06:12the work itself
06:14the pleasure of finding a field for my particular powers
06:16is my highest reward
06:18you can close that drawer
06:26you have made the wrong diagnosis doctor
06:30I have my stimulant
06:33here
06:34I hope you enjoyed your week in the country
06:43it was good for the appetite
06:45incidentally I do wish you would ring for supper
06:47what is this?
06:54I must get ready for my visitor
06:56it came by the morning post
07:00give me your observations
07:06well
07:08it's undated
07:11without either signature or address
07:12good read aloud
07:14dear mr. holmes
07:18there will call upon you tonight
07:20at a quarter to eight
07:21a gentleman who
07:23good heavens we've only a few minutes holmes
07:25go on
07:26a gentleman who desires to consult with you
07:30upon a matter of the very deepest moment
07:33your recent services to one of the royal houses of europe
07:36have shown that you are one who may be safely trusted
07:38with matters which are of an importance
07:40which can hardly be exaggerated
07:42this account of you we have from all quarters received
07:46be in your chamber then
07:49good
07:50good heavens this is a mystery indeed
07:53what do you imagine it means?
07:54I have no data yet
07:55it is accountable on this data
07:57as before one has data
07:58but the note itself
07:59what do you deduce from it?
08:03it's a man's writing
08:04good
08:04presumably well to do
08:08it's expensive paper this
08:09it's peculiarly strong and stiff
08:11peculiar that is the very word
08:13it is not english paper at all
08:14hold it up to the light
08:16ah
08:18large e small g
08:21large p and g
08:23with a
08:23small t woven into the texture
08:26and that is
08:27maker's monogram
08:29excellent
08:31excellent
08:31whatson
08:32come along
08:33let us consult our continental gazetteer
08:39your cigars
08:40you see i was not unmindful of your return
08:43oh
08:43oh
08:44would you care for some whiskey?
08:45later perhaps when we've eaten
08:46the monogram is an abbreviation for
08:49papier-gesellschaft
08:51which is the german for paper company
08:53and the e.g.
08:57eglow
08:58eglonitz
08:58eglia
08:59a german-speaking district of bohemia
09:02noted for its numerous glass factories and paper mills there
09:06bohemia
09:07the kingdom of bohemia
09:09and the note is written by a german
09:10you see
09:11this account of you we have from all quarters received
09:14only a german is so uncourteous to his verbs
09:17so we are to expect a german from bohemia
09:20here he is
09:24drawn by a player
09:27a nice little broom
09:29there's money in this case
09:33Watson if there's nothing else
09:34Holmes i think your visitor will want me out of the way
09:36not a bit doctor stay where you are
09:38i am lost
09:40without my boswell
09:42but he sounded so secretive
09:44I may need your help
09:47and so may he
09:48now stay in that armchair and give me your full attention
09:51here he comes
09:52I'm sorry sir but you cannot come in here unannounced like this
10:04mr. Holmes does not see anybody without appointment
10:07oh i'm so sorry mr. Holmes there was nothing i could do
10:22it's perfectly all right mrs. Hudson
10:25if you would kindly leave us
10:27and close the door
10:28thank you
10:37you had my note
10:44yes pray take a seat
10:46oh this is my friend in college dr. Watson
10:51who is occasionally good enough to help me in my cases
10:53how do you do sir
10:55who do i have the honor to address
11:04you may address me as the count from crumb
11:07a bohemian nobleman
11:09i should much prefer to communicate with you alone
11:13no it is both or none
11:14you may say before this gentleman anything which you may wish to say to me
11:20very well i take your word that he is a man of honor and discretion
11:23but i must begin by binding you both to absolute secrecy for a period of two years
11:30indeed
11:31at the end of that time the matter will be of no importance
11:34at present it is of such weight that it may have an influence upon european history
11:39i promise
11:44and i
11:47you will excuse this mask
11:54the august person who employs me wishes his agent to be unknown to you
11:59in fact
12:00i may confess that the title i've given you is not
12:04exactly my own
12:06i was aware of that
12:07the circumstances are of great delicacy
12:15every precaution must be taken to prevent an immense scandal
12:19which would seriously compromise one of the royal houses of europe
12:23to speak plainly
12:25the matter concerns the great house of armstein
12:29hereditary kings of bohemia
12:31i was aware of that too
12:34your majesty
12:35you are right
12:47i am the king
12:59why should i attempt to conceal it
13:03why indeed
13:04your majesty had not spoken before i was aware that i was addressing
13:09wilhelm gottsreich
13:11sigismund von ormstein
13:13grand duke of castle fellstein
13:15and hereditary king of bohemia
13:17and in passing
13:18the finest duelist in europe
13:21you have killed four opponents
13:23honorably
13:24of course
13:27the facts are briefly these
13:37ah
13:38some ten years ago
13:41during a lengthy visit to warsaw
13:43i made the acquaintance of the well-known adventurers
13:46irene ardler
13:48the name is no doubt familiar to you
13:54kindly look her up in my index willie watson
13:57so
14:02i deduce that your majesty became entangled with this lady
14:07i've read her some compromising letters
14:09and it's now a desire to get them back
14:10precisely so
14:12but how could you know that
14:13but how could you know that
14:13uh
14:15abinieri
14:17italian general staff
14:19adler irena
14:25born new jersey
14:271858
14:29is this the lady
14:30new jersey
14:31let me see
14:32singer
14:33contralto
14:34appeared at la scala
14:35opera houses
14:36petersburg and warsaw
14:38retired from the operatic stage
14:40now living in london
14:41makes occasional concert appearances
14:43that is the lady
14:46that is the lady
14:47that is the lady
14:49is the lady
15:11was there a secret marriage? none. no legal papers or certificates? none.
15:40then I failed to follow your majesty. if this person should produce your letters
15:46for blackmailing or other purposes how is she to prove that authenticity?
15:52there is the writing. pooh-pooh forgery. my private writing paper stolen. my own seal
16:00imitated. my photograph bought. we were both in that photograph.
16:10oh
16:12I don't know.
16:42Oh, dear, dear, dear.
16:49Yes, that is very bad.
16:52Your Majesty has certainly committed an indiscretion.
16:57She was beautiful, witching, clever, daring.
17:12Oh, dear, dear, dear.
17:42I was only crown prince then.
18:03I was young.
18:05I am but 30 now.
18:09Of course, Your Majesty has attempted to recover the photograph.
18:13We have tried and failed.
18:16Then Your Majesty must pay.
18:18It must be bought.
18:19She will not sell.
18:21Stolen, then.
18:23Five attempts have been made.
18:26Twice, burglars in my pay ransacked her house.
18:29Once we diverted her luggage when she travelled.
18:32Twice, she has been waylaid.
18:35There has been no sign of it.
18:38It is serious.
18:46Yes, yes, it is very serious indeed.
18:50Well, what does she propose to do with this photograph, if not to extort money?
18:53To ruin me.
19:00Ah.
19:01I am about to be married.
19:04Sir, I have heard.
19:06To the princess Clotilde Lothman von Saxe-Manning, and second daughter to the king of Scandinavia.
19:10It is a brilliant match.
19:12Precisely.
19:13But you will know the strict principles of her family.
19:17She is herself the soul of delicacy.
19:20A shadow of doubt as to my conduct would bring the matter to an end.
19:31And the reine Adler threatens to send them the photograph.
19:36And she'll do it.
19:38She has a son of steel.
19:40She is more beautiful than any other woman I've known.
19:43More as delude than any man.
19:46There are no lengths to which she would not go.
19:48None.
19:49To prevent my marriage to another woman.
19:55Your Majesty.
19:59Why is this lady so vindictive?
20:04Oh, there was once some talk of marriage.
20:08Ha!
20:10She would not see that it was impossible.
20:13Ha!
20:13Ha!
20:13Ha!
20:14Ha!
20:26Ha!
20:27Ha!
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21:00Ha!
21:01Ha!
21:02the Count von Krumm remember? yes of course and as to the expenditure.
21:13here are 300 pounds in gold and 700 in notes. and Miss Serena Adler's address.
21:25good night your majesty and I trust we shall soon have good news for you.
21:32Holmes we can dine at Romanos but we only have three days till Friday. it must be
22:01settled by Friday. the composer Tchaikovsky is conducting his own works at the St.
22:06James's Hall. no no no it must be settled by Friday.
22:13my dear Watson I'd like to be alone. you are hungry? yes. I'm sure Mrs. Hudson will bring
22:20you up a sandwich. we will not discuss this matter until tomorrow afternoon. good night.
22:50me
22:56yeah
22:57yeah
22:59yeah
23:02yeah
23:10Better than working in it, mate.
23:40What is?
23:42Looking on.
23:43I'll change with you any time, Gov.
23:47Out of a position, are you?
23:49Eight weeks.
23:51A mere first-class groom.
23:53Are you?
23:55Well, you could give me a hand if you like.
23:58I'd see you all right.
24:03Why not?
24:05Give her the price of the booze.
24:07I thought it was a booze.
24:10Strap the mare.
24:15Show us what you can do.
24:18Subscribe.
24:20You can if I could.
24:27Yeah, I'm excited to go.
24:28I hope you enjoyed it.
24:30Let's do it.
24:32I spent a couple of hours with the cabbie and his cronies.
24:53Miss Irina Adler has certainly turned all men's heads in those parts.
24:59she is the daintiest thing under a bonnet on this planet so say the
25:05serpentine news fraternity to a man. she lives quietly drives out at five in the
25:14evening returns at seven sharp for dinner.
25:18seldom goes out at other times except when she sings. she has only one male
25:23visitor but sees a good deal of him. he never calls less than once a day and
25:28often twice. his name is a mr. Godfrey Norton of the inner temple. you see the
25:32advantages of having a cabman as a confidant. mr. Godfrey Norton is a lawyer.
25:37that is important.
25:41ominous perhaps. why his repeated visits? is she his client, friend or mysteries?
25:55if he is her lawyer he might have the photograph in his strong box.
26:02if I love her it might not even know of it.
26:32she had just begun to sing.
27:00she has the voice of an angel Watson when a truly surprising chain of events overtook me.
27:07starting with the arrival of someone I presumed to be mr. Godfrey Norton.
27:11wait for me will you?
27:18wait for me will you?
27:25fetch your mistress's carriage.
28:15Drive like the devil.
28:17Church of St. Monica, Edge Railroad.
28:18I must arrive there at least five minutes before twelve.
28:21That gives you twenty minutes.
28:22Half a guinea if you do it.
28:30Here we go.
29:01She is a lovely woman, Watson.
29:04With a face that a man might die for.
29:07A face a man might die for.
29:12Unusual language for you, Holmes.
29:15A metaphor, Watson, nothing else.
29:16I was just about to sprint after I had a lander and perch on the back when another cab came through the street.
29:21He looked twice on such a shabby fare.
29:24But I jumped in before he had time to object, showed him a handful of sovereigns and promised him one if he would get me to the church of St. Monica within twenty minutes.
29:31I don't think that I have ever been driven faster than a cab.
29:39But they were there before us.
29:42Look, I'm very sorry, Mr. Norton.
30:04Oh, for pity's sake, it's almost midday.
30:06The latest time allowed by law.
30:08I would have called him one of those confounded churchmen, but I saw no reason to let them know our business and I sent them off for a drink.
30:14Oh, dear Lord.
30:15Godfrey.
30:16You, you, come here, ma'am.
30:27Yes, I mean you.
30:30We've only a few minutes left or it won't be legal.
30:32Come, man, come.
30:42Hold this
30:43and do as you're told.
30:47You'll be paid.
30:50Ah, we have our witness.
30:55The ceremony may proceed.
31:01Dearly beloved,
31:02we are gathered here in the sight of God
31:05to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony,
31:09which is an honourable estate instituted of God in the time of man's innocency,
31:13signifying unto us the mystical union that is between Christ and his church.
31:18Irena, I allowed you to persuade me.
31:31Now you must allow me to persuade you.
31:33I shall see you tomorrow.
31:37At the very first moment.
31:41I love you.
31:42I love you.
31:42John?
31:42Hey, you!
31:46you
32:01John
32:07Hey you
32:09come here my man
32:16come here
32:21Godfrey let me
32:39sir I want to thank you for being so miraculously present when we needed
32:45you how fortunate that you have remained close by well I'm in no hurry
32:51ma'am I hope you will accept this
33:01I don't need no tip ma'am oh sir let us call it a little souvenir
33:08she gave me a sovereign here it is
33:29what an extraordinary turn of events
33:33I shall wear it on my watch chain in memory of the occasion
33:38and what now
33:42well during the ceremony I thought my plans had been overthrown
33:46if they had made an immediate departure would have necessitated the most prompt
33:50and energetic measures on my part
33:52but he went back to the temple
33:55and she went to her own home
33:57thus giving us time to act
33:59how
34:02doctor I shall require all your courage and alertness
34:06I should be delighted
34:08you don't mind breaking the law
34:11not in the least
34:13nor running the chance of arrest
34:16not in a good cause
34:21oh the cause is excellent
34:24well then I am your man
34:26splendid
34:27you don't mind
34:57Now, the question is, Holmes, you really do look quite remarkable.
35:15Well, the question is where to find the photograph.
35:17I mean, the house has twice been burglated.
35:19She was too clever for them.
35:21She is a remarkable woman.
35:24Well, they must have searched very thoroughly.
35:26They did not know how to look.
35:28And how will you look?
35:30I shall not look.
35:33What then?
35:35I will allow her to show me.
35:41But she refused.
35:42She will not be able to.
35:43Ah, we draw near the scene of action.
35:47We had better walk from here.
35:57You know your instructions.
36:10When you raise your hand, I act.
36:12And we meet at the rendezvous in ten minutes.
36:15There she comes.
36:16Oh, no, you don't have it.
36:31I was here first.
36:33I opened the door, lady.
36:34Never mind.
36:35It was me.
36:36Clear off, you two.
36:37Let me go.
36:45I'll think carriage doors is the legend of it means alive, little Mr. Flaky.
36:49You ain't going to stop a man earning a copper, see?
36:52Pass.
36:53You there.
36:54Let go of my coachman.
36:55Take the bread from me mouth, would you?
36:57I'll fill your mouth, chum.
36:59Oh, no, no, no, peace.
37:17Peace, gentlemen, please.
37:18I beg of you, peace.
37:20I beg of you, madam.
37:21I must protect you.
37:24No, stop that.
37:25Go, thank you.
37:26Stop.
37:27You see what you've done?
37:37He's dead.
37:39Scarf him, mate.
37:39I can't move down.
37:42He's still breathing, but he's taken a bad knock.
37:45I am sorry, ma'am.
37:46You did your best, John.
37:48Is he badly hurt?
37:49It is only superficial, but he needs attention, quickly.
37:53He can't lie in the street.
37:55Bring him into the house.
37:57All right, sir.
38:03All right, sir?
38:03All right, sir.
38:03All right, sir.
38:10All right, sir.
38:12All right, sir.
38:12All right, sir.
38:14All right, sir.
38:15All right, sir.
38:16All right, sir.
38:17All right, sir.
38:18All right, sir.
38:19All right, sir.
38:20All right, sir.
38:21All right, sir.
38:22All right, sir.
38:22All right, sir.
38:23All right, sir.
38:24All right, sir.
38:25All right, sir.
38:26All right, sir.
38:27All right, sir.
38:28All right, sir.
38:29All right, sir.
38:30All right, sir.
38:31All right, sir.
38:32All right, sir.
38:33oh you're conscious thank goodness you are a brave man over here Willard
38:59stand back I shall look after my friend in need sir will you look toward me though it is no
39:12sight for a lady I have strong nerves dear friend no no I cannot permit thank you a bandage as you wish
39:29I'm so relieved that your wound isn't serious
39:56it is but shallow and the concussion wears off
40:00how extraordinary
40:13madam
40:15that so many people should gather in such a quiet little turning
40:21well it's the gang madam it was all pre-arranged to rob you
40:26all those men to snatch one little pass oh no dear friend it wouldn't have paid them
40:33my vocation takes me much amongst the poor and even the criminal classes madam look at
40:38those people staring curiosity is so unseemly but I fear universal oh I am so sorry I think I'm going to faint
40:52oh air I need some air well out the window
40:56some drinking water are there any smelling salts
41:14madam madam I think I can smell fire what
41:37fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire ...
41:40fire fire fire fire
41:53madam come out of here quickly
41:55I'll take care of the old gentleman
41:57it's a false alarm it's a false alarm look it's a trick it's a trick tell them tell them
42:13it's a false alarm do you hear we do not need the fire engine
42:23what is it it is a plumber's rocket madam one of my flock is a plumber it is ignited by a cap
42:42and sends smoking to pipes to betray cracks and holes no no no no it's all right it will disperse
42:49you said it was a trick who would play such a trick on me one of the gang madam but to what
42:58purpose i've escaped them revenge
43:01are there such wicked people there are people in this world madam to whom revenge is in itself
43:15a reward i cannot imagine such feelings
43:21i'm sure you cannot madam
43:25i am feeling more myself
43:29i must be on my way
43:33oh please stay some refreshment
43:37well one of my flock expects me
43:40won't you let my carriage take you
43:42oh no no no the air will aid my recovery
43:45at least your name your address
43:48that i may thank you adequately
43:53well i am just a humble servant madam
43:56of the all-seeing providence
44:00good night
44:03you did it very nicely doctor
44:31you have the photograph
44:33no but i know what it is
44:34how did you find out
44:36she showed me as i told you she would
44:38the trouble is it still remains in her possession
44:41you may have lost your one chance holmes
44:43no
44:43i shall call early tomorrow morning
44:46you'll call there
44:48and as my own self
44:50and with the king
44:51the king
44:52and with you
44:53watson
44:53you must be a witness at the end of our quest
44:56i trust you will sleep well tonight
45:26for a change holmes
45:27well there's nothing like success for curing insomnia
45:29good night mr sherlock holmes
45:33watson holmes
45:36but she could not love him
45:53i'm in hopes that she does
45:55why
45:55because it would spare your majesty all fear of future annoyance
45:58if she loves her husband
46:00then she does not love your majesty
46:02and if she does not love your majesty
46:04why should she interfere with your majesty's marriage
46:06mr sherlock holmes i believe
46:16i am mr holmes
46:18my mistress told me you were likely to call
46:21she left this morning with her husband
46:24by the 515 train
46:25from charing cross
46:26for the continent
46:27she has left england
46:29never to return
46:31all is lost
46:33we are hittressed
46:45we are hittest
46:50we are hittest
46:51this is not it
47:01it. Holmes this is a different photograph do you hear me man?
47:19the letter. it was addressed to me. my dear mr. Sherlock Holmes you did it.
47:31very well you took me in completely until after the alarm of fire 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
48:01dear 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
48:31my 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
49:01I love and am loved by a better man than he
49:08the king may
49:15the king may do what he will without hindrance from one whom he has cruelly wronged I
49:17kept it only to safeguard myself and to preserve a weapon which will always secure
49:23me from any steps he may take
49:53me
49:58there is more
50:00I leave another photograph which he might care to possess
50:05and I remain dear mr. Sherlock Holmes very truly yours
50:09Irene Norton
50:12near Adler
50:16what a woman
50:20what a queen she would have made
50:25is it not a pity she was not on my level
50:32from what I have seen of the lady yes indeed she is on a very different level to your majesty
50:37I am only so sorry that I have failed in my commission
50:41on the contrary my dear sir nothing could be more successful
50:45I know that her word is inviolate
50:49the photograph is now as safe as if it were in the fire
50:52I am glad that your majesty thinks so
50:55I am immensely indebted to you pray tell me in what way I can reward you
51:02this ring
51:04your majesty has something which I should value even more highly
51:14you have but to name it
51:19this
51:21Irene's photograph
51:23certainly if you wish it
51:25then I have the honor to wish your majesty a very good morning
51:40and that was how a great scandal threatened the kingdom of Bohemia
51:45and how the best plans of mr. Sherlock Holmes were beaten by a woman's wit
51:52he used to sneer much at the cleverness of women but I have not heard him do it of late
51:58and when he speaks of Irina Adler or when he refers to that woman it is always under the honorable title of the woman
52:06in his eyes she eclipses the whole of her sex
52:13it was not that he ever betrayed any sign of love for Irina Adler
52:17all emotions such as that one are abhorrent to his cold precise mind
52:23he only looks on women pathologically as the source of motives clues
52:29and yet
52:32he keeps her photograph
52:34apart
52:36locked up
52:38there is
52:39but one woman to him
52:42the beautiful Irina Adler
52:44of dubious and questionable memory
52:59and
53:03also
53:06the
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53:27ORGAN PLAYS
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