The Most Remarkable Human Being Ever to Draw the Breath of Life. Betrayed, robbed and left for dead by his tour manager, Merrick finds his way back to London where he is rediscovered by Dr. Frederick Treves who, unknown to Merrick, is the man responsible for his exile to Europe. Treves takes Merrick back to the London hospital where he can recover, promising to search for a cure to Merrick''s condition but actually attempting to unlock the secret of his skin for his own gain.