There are several subtle but precise references to adultery between Louis and Sibella but nothing is depicted beyond fully-clothed passionate embraces and kisses.

The Rector is seen to die by poison (closes his eyes and slumps into his chair).

Lady Agatha is seen breaking shop windows.

The Admiral is seen drowning (saluting as he po-faced goes under, with his hat left floating).

A bomb is seen to explode immediately in front of the General.

Louis slaps Lionel. They grapple. Lionel grabs a knife and Louis punches him out cold.

Gamekeeper Hoskins is heard beating a poacher with a stick.

Louis is seen firing the shot which kills Sir Ethelred. Sir Ethelred is not seen.

The word "nigger" is used in the phrase "Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Mo. Catch a nigger by his toe. If he hollers, let him go. Out goes he" (a children's rhyme). It is then repeated twice in the same context by Louis and Sibella.

There are several scenes where glasses of wine or sherry are offered and seen to be drunk.

Louis takes a cigarette and asks Young Ascoigne for a match.

People are seen sitting drinking beer outside a publc house.

Henry offers Louis a clandestine "sherry or whisky".

The Rector and Louis drink several glasses of port, the Rector appearing to get mildly drunk.

The Rector offers Louis a cigar which is accepted.

Lionel is seen drinking and drunk to the point of incoherence.

Louis smokes a cigarette in his rooms.

Detective Inspector Burgoyne smokes a pipe.