Dagger of the Mind

Synopsis
Television detective series. On a work trip to London to learn the techniques of the British police, Columbo becomes involved in the murder of Roger Haversham. Haversham is a rich businessman financing the careers of two has-been actors, a husband-and-wife team. When Sir Roger threatens to end his patronage they murder him. A sign at the Royal Court Theatre, London proclaims ‘Sir Roger presents Nicholas Framer and Lilian Stanhope in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. There are a few scenes from Macbeth, acted very hammily.
Series
Columbo
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Notes
Episode included in COLUMBO - SEASON 2 and sold on DVD under that title.
Keywords
murder; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director
Richard Quine
Producer
Dean Hargrove
Screenplay
Jackson Gillis
Cast
Honor Blackman 
John Williams (2) 
Peter Falk 
Richard Basehart 
Wilfrid Hyde-White 

Production Company

Name

Universal TV

Distributor (Sale)

 

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