Sherlock Holmes S1E2 — The Illustrious Client

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Sherlock Holmes•Season 1•Episode 2

The Illustrious Client

7.9/10 · 48 votesFeb 19, 196550 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Sir James Damery, acting for a very illustrious client, consults Holmes. Violet Merville is engaged to marry the Austrian Baron Gruner, who has murdered at least one wife and yet the foolish, headstrong Violet will not hear a word against him. The client is fearful

Directed byPeter Sasdy

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Charles Augustus Milverton

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E12 7.6

The Retired Colourman

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The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax

Cast2

Douglas Wilmer

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Stock

Dr. Watson

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Peter Sasdy

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Illustrious Client" is episode 2 of Sherlock Holmes season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 48 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Peter Sasdy, it aired on February 19, 1965.

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