Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on his close friend Nigel Bruce and his performance as Dr. Watson. Also featuring Vendetta Dylan.
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Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the first official Sherlock Holmes play that was created by William Gillette. Spoiler: He is not complimentary! These words were penned by Basil himself in his autobiography, In and Out of Character. Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on World War 2 and what happened when he tried to enlist again. With Braden Worton as the Office Recruiter Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on the 1929 film, Mrs. Cheyney, which was only the 2nd MGM film to have had sound. These words were penned by Basil himself in his autobiography "In and Out of Character". Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on Sir Laurence Olivier and the difference between an actor and an entertainer. These words were penned by Basil himself in his autobiography, "In and Out of Character." Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on Orson Welles, who he worked with alongside Katherine Cornell on a production of Shaw's "Candida". These words were penned by Basil himself in his autobiography, 'In and Out of Character'. More Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actors. Today we have a 'Arthur's Half Hour" - a double bill of silent films adapted from short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Both of these were released individually under the "All Quiet on The Holmes Front" banner should you wish to view them on their own. The titles are "One Crowded Hour" - an adaption of the 1911 story first released in The Strand Magazine, and "Out of The Running" - an adaption of 1892 story first released in Black and White Magazine. Starring - Ross K. Foad, Lexi Wolfe, James Campbell-Warner, Barry Ring, Wesley Lloyd, Ben Roseberry, Linda-Jean Barry, Mark Nicholls, Elle Winters, Becca Tizzard, Jamie Edwards, Natalie Harper, Andrew Slade, and Riccardo Portone. If I was to make a 3rd series in 2022, what ACD stories would you like to see adapted? Use the contact form and let me know! Craving more now? We also have The Arthur Conan Doyle Hour - which comprises of 4 more films. Today we have a short silent film loosely adapted from the 1892 short story "Out of The Running" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which was first published in Black and White magazine. Note: Like all films under the 'All Quiet on The Holmes Front' banner, this film version includes Sherlock Holmes (as well as Mary Watson and Mrs. Hudson) as a supporting character. The original story is not a Holmes story, and has no connection to that world. Starring Elle Winters, Lexi Wolfe, Ross K. Foad, Jamie Edwards, Linda-Jean Barry, Andrew Slade, and Riccardo Portone. Today we a have a short silent film loosely adapted from the story "One Crowded Hour" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Note: This film version puts Holmes and Lestrade as the characters investigating the mystery, but the original text, of course, is entirely stand alone as has no connection to the world of Holmes. Starring Owen Llewyleyn, Wesley Lloyd, James Campbell-Warner, Ross K. Foad, Barry Ring, Ben Roseberry, Becca Tizzard, Natalie Harper, and Mark Nicholls. Today I narrate Basil Rathbone's thoughts on why his 1953 return to the role of Sherlock Holmes (on stage) failed to impress and closed down quickly. |
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