Sherlock holmes 1939 film series wikimili, the best. The same is true of the inspector lestrade character, whose portrayal by actor dennis hoey is unlike the character in the conan doyle stories. The first two films in the series were produced by 20th century fox and released in 1939. This is the first of only three appearances of prof. This scene from 1939 featuring sherlock holmes basil rathbone and dr. A series of fourteen usproduced films based on sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories were released between 1939 and 1946. The master sleuth hunts his archenemy, professor moriarty, who is planning the crime of the century. The most popular holmes, at least for most of the twentieth century, is probably that of basil rathbone who, with nigel bruce as his bumbling assistant, starred in fourteen sherlock holmes movies from 1939 to 1946as well as in more than two hundred radio dramas. Holmes used cocaine, which he injected in a sevenpercent solution with a syringe and also dabbled in morphine, both of which were legal in late19thcentury england. Released in the landmark movie year of 1939, this is my favorite sherlock holmes film. Sherlock holmes is the most portrayed literary human character in film and television history, having appeared on screen 254 times as of 2012. Additionally, many actors have portrayed sherlock holmes in audio dramas and stage productions. The hound of the baskervilles in 1939 was originally intended as a oneoff production.
Eric schellow germanys sherlock homes the 19678 german. Werker on allmovie the adventures of sherlock holmes may owe nothing. The adventures of sherlock holmes 1939 trivia imdb. The adventures of sherlock holmes us 1939 the case for.
The hound of the baskervilles is a 1939 mystery film based on the novel the hound of the baskervilles by sir arthur conan doyle. Once again basil rathbone and nigel bruce deliver the goods in sherlock holmes in washington. The film is based on author nancy springers sixpart book series, the enola holmes mysteries that focuses on the younger sister of renowned detective sherlock holmes. Referring to himself as a consulting detective in the stories, holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when. In 2011, i announced i was trying to see every film released in 1939.
It is a pastiche featuring the characters of the sherlock holmes series of books written by sir arthur conan doyle. Henry daniell in the woman in green and george zucco in the adventures of sherlock holmes. The adventures of sherlock holmes is a 1939 mysteryadventure film released by twentieth century fox. Sherlock holmes 1939 film series 1939 1946 american the hound of the baskervilles. In the 1991 tv movie sherlock holmes and the leading lady.
List of actors who have played sherlock holmes wikipedia. More than 100 actors have played sherlock holmes on screen over a span of more than 100 years. Jun 05, 2015 episode 1 from the tv series of sherlock holmes adaptations produced by british television company granada television, between 1984 and 1994, starring jeremy brett in the main role, and david. The story has to do with professor moriaritys scheme to steal the crown jewels. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. The second of twentieth centuryfoxs holmes films hound of the. In all three sherlock holmes and the secret weapon 1942, the woman in green 1945 and this film moriarty falls to his death.
It followed the hound of the baskervilles 1939 and, after the jump to universal studios, preceded sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 three years later. Sherlock holmes 19391946 the greatest literature of. Millie bobby browns sherlock holmes spinoff acquired by. Other members of the crew such as soundeffect technicians and musicians were also instrumental in making the new adventures of sherlock holmes such a successful and enduring series. In the subsquent sherlock holmes series at universal, the exploits of holmes and. The year 1939 in film is widely considered the most outstanding one ever, when it comes to the high quality and high attendance at the large set of the best films that premiered in the year considered as a percentage of the population in the united states, canada, and the united kingdom at that time. Sherlock holmes actor portrayals, info, trivia famous. The adventures of sherlock holmes, american mysterydetective film, released in 1939, that was the second to feature the popular pairing of basil rathbone and nigel bruce as the classic arthur conan doyle characters sherlock holmes and dr. He appeared in a series of fourteen usproduced films based on sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories that were released between 1939 and 1946. The adventures of sherlock holmes is a 1939 mysteryadventure film released by twentieth. Rathbone played holmes in 14 films 1939 46, on radio again with nigel bruce as his watson and. It is set in the proper period, has a reasonable budget, excellent sets, and fog so thick one would have to cut it with a razor. The adventures of sherlock holmes 1939 starring basil. For many people, the films made between 1939 and 1946, starring basil rathbone as holmes, with nigel bruce as his companion dr.
Sherlock holmes is said to be the worlds favourite character for englishlanguage films. The film is an adaptation of the 1899 play sherlock holmes by william gillette, though there is little resemblance in the plots. There werent as many suspects in this sh adventure as in most of them, but that was fine with me. Actors basil rathbone as sherlock holmes and ida lupino as ann brandon in a publicity still for the film the adventures of sherlock holmes, 1939. Concurrent with the films, rathbone and bruce reprised their film roles in a radio series, the new adventures of sherlock holmes, which began in october 1939.
The adventures of sherlock holmes film by werker 1939. My parents had a collection of the complete sherlock holmes stories in our home library. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The hound of the baskervilles 1939 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mar 21, 2020 the adventures of sherlock holmes followed the hound of the baskervilles, released earlier in 1939 as the second 20th century fox holmes and watson film. As a sherlock holmes enthusiast, id love a 100% faithful adaptation of the hound of the baskervilles. The adventures of sherlock holmes film by werker 1939 britannica. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as i watch them.
The hound of the baskervilles, american mysterydetective film, released in 1939, that was adapted from sir arthur conan doyles classic novel of the same name. Basil rathbone and nigel bruce played holmes and doctor watson respectively. Sherlock holmes has a long history on film and tv cleveland. Posts about 1939 sherlock holmes written by jnpickens. Watson nigel bruce was the inspiration for the similar scene in warner bros 2009 sherlock holmes i, sherlock holmes, have created order out of chaos featuring robert downey jr. Sep 25, 2017 sherlock holmes and the case of the silk stocking is a british television film originally broadcast on bbc one in the uk on 26 december 2004 and pbss masterpiece theatre in 2005. The second in a series of fourteen films to star basil rathbone and nigel bruce as the twentieth centurys most iconic iteration of sherlock holmes and dr. The adventures of sherlock holmes released theatrically as sherlock holmes in the united kingdom is a 1939 mysteryadventure film released by twentieth century fox. Actors basil rathbone as sherlock holmes and ida lupino as. Sherlock holmes 1939 film series baker street wiki fandom.
The adventures of sherlock holmes was originally the title of the first collection of holmes short stories published in 1892. Basil rathbone the arthur conan doyle encyclopedia. Watson nigel bruce elicits a few laughs along the way, not as many as he did in future films but more than he did in his first holmes film, the hound of the baskervilles. George zucco stars as holmess nemesis, professor moriarty. Sherlock holmes rathbone refers to the version of sherlock holmes portrayed by english actor basil rathbone. The roles are listed below for each member of the supporting cast. For more than 100 years, the character of sherlock holmes has appeared in scores of films, as well as in a number of television series. Rathbone played sherlock holmes in fourteen different films between 1939 and 1946. It is noted for basil rathbones debut as sherlock holmes, a role that would define his career. Starring basil rathbone as sherlock holmes and nigel bruce as john watson. More than anything, however, the movie is a vehicle for basil rathbone and nigel bruce, whose interpretations of holmes and watson are so engaging and larger.
Dec, 2019 douglas wilmer originated sherlock holmes on the small screen, but it was basil rathbone who created the classic characters onscreen look, deerstalker included. Moriarty played by three different actors in the 14 foxuniversals holmes films. Feb 02, 2017 the new adventures of sherlock holmes is an oldtime radio show which aired in the usa from 1939 to 1950. Overview of the adventures of sherlock holmes, 1939, directed by alfred werker, with basil rathbone, nigel bruce, ida lupino, at turner classic movies. Basil rathbone as sherlock holmes in sherlock holmes in washington 1943. Aug 02, 2014 heres a very rare edition of the 6 part german sherlock holmes series from 1967. The new adventures of sherlock holmes oldtime radio show.
Holmes basil rathbone is his usual deductive self and dr. Here are the 15 most iconic adaptations of sherlock holmes, ranked worst to best. The official title for the next sherlock movie will be sherlock holmes. A list of actors and actresses with a tv tropes page who have appeared in adaptations of sir arthur conan doyles literary hero, the great detective sherlock holmes. A power ranking of sherlock holmes adaptations electric.
Sherlock holmes 1939 film series baker street wiki. Most episodes were written by the team of dennis green and anthony boucher. The first two films were produced by 20th century fox. Rathbone appeared in the radio series as long as the film series was active, but after the films lapsed in 1946, rathbone ceded his radio part to tom conway. A sherlock holmes handbook, christopher redmond, 1993, page 164. See more ideas about sherlock holmes, sherlock and actor. A series of fourteen films based on sir arthur conan doyle s sherlock holmes stories was released between 1939 and 1946. It was directed by sidney lanfield and released by 20th centuryfox. The hound of the baskervilles film by lanfield 1939. The second of twentieth centuryfoxs holmes films hound of the baskervilles was the first, the adventures of sherlock holmes was the last in which rathbone and bruce were seen in a 19th century.
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