For centuries, the Murgatroyd family has been cursed to commit a crime daily or face agonizing death. The rightful heir, Sir Ruthven, has fled to live as a peasant, passing the curse to his brother. Just as Sir Ruthven is about to marry Rose Maybud, his past catches up, threatening to destroy his happiness.
Ruddigore
The Murgatroyd family, once noble Baronets of Ruddigore, are cursed to commit a crime daily or suffer unimaginable torment, while their rightful heir, Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd, has abandoned his title to live a humble life as a peasant named Robin.