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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
Transmission details
26 Nov 1972 (Channel: NBC)
Duration
120 mins

Credits

Director
Richard Quine
Producer
Dean Hargrove
Screenplay
Jackson Gillis
Cast
Richard BasehartNicholas Frame (Macbeth)
Honor BlackmanLilian Stanhope (Lady Macbeth)
John Williams (2)Sir Roger Haversham
Peter FalkLt Columbo
Wilfrid Hyde-White 

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Macbeth
Keywords
murder; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Episode included in COLUMBO - SEASON 2 and sold on DVD under that title.
History
Episode 4 in season 2.
Reviews
Jaster, M.R. ‘The Earnest Equivocator: Columbo Undoes Macbeth’ in Journal of Popular Culture 22:4 (1999), pp51-55.

Production Company

Name

Universal TV

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Retail outlets

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