The Scented Envelopes
In this first episode, Nayland Smith, entrusted by the British and Chinese authorities in Peking with the task of bringing Dr. Fu Manchu, a master criminal, to justice, comes to London and enlists the help of his friend, Dr. Petrie. Knowing Sir Crichton Davey to be in danger, they go to warn him, only to find that he has been mysteriously murdered. The same night an attempt is made on Smith by means of a poisonous insect, which is attracted by the scent in those envelopes. He kills it and realizes how Davey met his death.
- Released
- 1923
Details
Release year: 1923
Storyline
In this first episode, Nayland Smith, entrusted by the British and Chinese authorities in Peking with the task of bringing Dr. Fu Manchu, a master criminal, to justice, comes to London and enlists the help of his friend, Dr. Petrie. Knowing Sir Crichton Davey to be in danger, they go to warn him, only to find that he has been mysteriously murdered. The same night an attempt is made on Smith by means of a poisonous insect, which is attracted by the scent in those envelopes. He kills it and realizes how Davey met his death.
Top credits
- H. Agar Lyons — Dr. Fu Manchu
- Fred Paul — Nayland Smith
- Joan Clarkson — Karamaneh
- Humberston Wright — Dr. Petrie