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Barack Street Presidential Runner

29/7/2013

Sherlock Holmes did not seem to care too much for titles or heads of state on occasions but even he could not fail to be a little bit impressed by the latest addition to the Howard Ostrom Collection misc section.

After all, we dont have many two times elected Presidents Of The United States within our archives.

In this July 1st Edition of the popular United States publication "The National Review" President Barack Obama was depicted as the Great Detective with deerstalker, lens, pipe and all to go alongside "THE INSPECTOR" tag line the magazine had called him. A truly unique one Howard had to have tracked down to include within the burgeoning ranks of the collection.

Thank you Mr President Sir!
Everyone tweet this to him so we can get a RT ;)

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Pangborn Clocks into the collection

26/7/2013

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Clocking into the film section of the "Howard Ostrom Holmes and Watson Autograph Collection" comes Franklin Pangborn who portrayed a Dr.Watson parody "Dr.Watkins" alongside Charles Judels as "Philo Holmes" in the 1934 short "My Grandfathers Clock".

The 17 minute short sees the detective doctor duo investigate a murder at a manor in Phwitterby On Thames, but takes the form of a musical comedy with the majority of dialogue being spoken in rhyme form. What also makes it notable is the use of being shot in colour which was still not the norm at the time.

But here is where we are left with our own mystery to solve, the picture you see alongside the autograph is obviously of Pangborn dressed as Sherlock Holmes - not Watson.

Howard came across it while reading a 1928 copy of "Movie Makers Magazine" and it reportedly was from a Pathe-Demille production of a Sherlock Holmes film, at this time we are unsure as to whether this film was ever released or any further details from it. But never one to be beaten by a Sherlock Holmes media mystery Howard is continuing his research to try and establish further facts on the situation.

In the mean time though you can see Pangborn in action from this clip for "My Grandfathers Clock".

For more Holmes and Watson actor autographed Photos from the Films be sure to check out the rest of the Howard Ostrom Collection Film Section.

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Barnaby Of Baker Street

26/7/2013

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An unusual new entry into the Misc section of the Howard Ostrom Collection today with
Buddy Ebsen, best known for his role as Jed Clamplett of the hit 60's CBS American situation comedy "The Beverly Hillbillies".

But Buddys donning of the deer stalker and pipe came later as part of a promo shoot for his role in Barnaby Jones, a CBS detective drama show which ran from 1973-1980.

For more obscure Holmes and Watsons in a variety of medians be sure to check out the rest of the Howard Ostrom Misc Section.

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Pangborn Clocks into the collection

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