In Victorian Brighton, a scheming pub landlady uses the timorous son of a domineering pharmacist to assist in the poisoning of her drunkard husband. (The title is from the way pharmacists used to wrap parcels containing poison.)
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mervyn JohnsEdward Sutton | Edward Sutton |
 Googie WithersPearl Bond | Pearl Bond |
 Gordon JacksonDavid Sutton | David Sutton |
 Garry MarshJoe Bond | Joe Bond |
| JJean IrelandVictoria Sutton | Victoria Sutton |
 Sally Ann HowesPeggy Sutton | Peggy Sutton |
 Mary MerrallEllen Sutton | Ellen Sutton |
 Catherine LaceyMiss Porter | Miss Porter |
 Frederick PiperDr. Pepper | Dr. Pepper |
| CColin SimpsonJames Sutton | James Sutton |
| DDavid WalbridgeNicholas Sutton | Nicholas Sutton |
| JJohn CarolDan Powell | Dan Powell |
| PPauline LettsLouise | Louise |
 Maudie EdwardsMrs. Webster | Mrs. Webster |
 Helen GossMaudie | Maudie |
 Don StannardJohn Bevan | John Bevan |
| JJohn OwersNot listed | Not listed |
| MMargaret RitchieNot listed | Not listed |
| JJohn RuddockNot listed | Not listed |
 Ronald AdamNot listed | Not listed |
 Charles CarsonNot listed | Not listed |
 Valentine DyallNot listed | Not listed |
| DDavid KeirNot listed | Not listed |