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All Quiet on The Holmes Front: One Crowded Hour

29/8/2021

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.

Basil Rathbone on Why His Sherlock Holmes Play Failed

25/8/2021

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.

The Arthur Conan Doyle Hour

24/8/2021

The Arthur Conan Doyle Hour is a collection of 4 short silent films adapted from some of Sir Arthur's one-off works. Titles include Selecting a Ghost, The New Catacomb, The Disintegration Machine, and The Terror of Blue Gap.

Starring Ross K. Foad, Victoria Harrild, Louis McKenzie, John Rittey, Gene Foad, Tony Carpenter, Martin W. Payne, Wesley Lloyd, Joakim Skarli, Darcy Keeble Watson, Joseph Simpson-Bushell, Fergus Foster, Phil Kay, and Heather Russell-Kay.

Douglas Wilmer on Daniel Massey

23/8/2021

Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on the actor, Daniel Massey, who he worked with on ITV's 'Major Barbara' and became a close friend to. With Sir SunMan as the voice of Daniel Massey.

More Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actors can be found here.

The Disguises of Sherlock Holmes

22/8/2021

In today's episode of The World of Sherlock Holmes, we take a look at the disguises used by Sherlock Holmes in the stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Guest narrated by Kenny Hertling.

Douglas Wilmer on His Final Film Project

21/8/2021

Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on the final piece of filming that he was involved in (that he did not complete). These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography, Stage Whispers.

Douglas Wilmer on His Final Theatre Role

20/8/2021

Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on his final stage role in "Knuckle". These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography "Stage Whispers".

With Sir Sunman as the voice of Daniel Massey.

Douglas Wilmer on Sir Donald Wolfit

19/8/2021

Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on Sir Donald Wolfit, who he picked with on a TV drama, as well on Isben's "Ghosts" at the Old Vic. He is not very complimentary about him....
Also featuring James Hare and Vendetta Dylan.

Douglas Wilmer on Peter Cushing

18/8/2021

Today I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on Peter Cushing, who took over the role of Sherlock Holmes from him in the BBC series "Sherlock Holmes". These words were penned by Douglas himself in his autobiography, "Stage Whispers"

Douglas Wilmer on Turning Down a 2nd Series of BBC Sherlock Holmes

18/8/2021

Today we have a new episode in the "Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor" series. In this one, I narrate Douglas Wilmer's thoughts on rejecting the BBC's offer for him to do a 2nd series of Sherlock Holmes. These words were penned by Douglas himself in his book "Stage Whispers".

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