Word: despard
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Angered by Richard's betrayal. Robin finally speaks up and convinces Rose to marry him rather than a treacherous sea-dog like Richard. On the day of their wedding, however, the evil Sir Despard Murgatroyd (Brian Martin) appears and reveals that Robin is really Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, Despard's older brother and heir to the baronetcy of Ruddigore. The heir, says Despard, inherits the family fortune--as well as the family curse...
Also delivering a strong performance is Martin as the evil Despard. He portrays Despard's madness with a joy and energy that is marvelous; his deep, diabolical laugh and insane facial expressions make him a wonderful character. Martin also displays remarkable range. Despard, freed from the family curse, becomes puritanical, and Martin handles this dramatic reversal well. He depicts the new Despard with a stiffness that is entirely appropriate...