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Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Buster Keaton (Vol 2: The Film Industry)

7/10/2023

A compilation of all the recordings I have made with Buster Keaton talking about the film industry and more. This includes his acrobatic ability, working with the Marx Brothers, working as a Gag writer for MGM, preview audiences, The Electric House (1922 Film), The Buster Keaton Story (1957 film), Mack Sennett, and having his own film studio.

Also featuring James Hare, Kat Leroy, and Tony Muscoe.

All readings sourced from Buster Keaton's autobiography

Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Basil Rathbone (Vol 4: Acting Industry)

5/10/2023

A compilation of all the recordings I have made about Basil Rathbone talking about on the Film industry in general. This includes silent films, industry standards, his first performance, radio vs. TV, getting in the industry and more.

The Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: One-Shot Sherlocks

5/10/2023

A compilation of recordings I have made reading the opinions of Sherlock Holmes actors who did only 1 film as the character and their thoughts on the productions. This includes Matt Frewer, Christopher Plummer, Nichol Williamson, and John Neville.

Readings sourced from David Stuart Davies' book "Sherlock On Screen'.

Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Peter Cushing (Volume 4: Early Career)

4/10/2023

All the musings I have recorded for Peter Cushing talking about his early career. This includes having acting in the blood, having a stage name, his first stage/film/broadway work, TV plays, and love of theatre.

Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Basil Rathbone (Vol 3: Filmography)

3/10/2023

A compilation of all the musings I have recorded for Basil Rathbone talking about his (non SH) films. Including David Copperfield, A Tale of 2 Cities, The Court Jester, Mrs. Cheyney. Plus, what he thought of Adverts and TV work.

The Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Sherlocks Of The 1930s.

3/10/2023

A compilation of recordings I have made for Sherlock Holmes film actors of the 1930s, Arthur Wonter and Clive Brooks.

Source: David Stuart Davies book 'Sherlock On Screen'.

The Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Collections: Lesser Known TV Series Sherlocks.

2/10/2023

A compilation of all the lesser known TV series Sherlock Holmes actor musings that I have recorded. This includes Alan Wheatley, Ronald Howard, and Erich Schellow.

All readings sourced from David Stuart Davies' book 'Sherlock on Screen'. His own sources being mostly from newspapers and movie magazines of the time.

Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Peter Cushing (Volume 3: Filmography)

1/10/2023

A compilation of all the musings I have recorded for Peter Cushing talking about his (non SH) filmography.

This includes Star Wars, Top Secret! The Frankestein films, The Black Knight, The Man Who Finally Died, Vigil In the Night, The Mummy, The Hidden Master, Tales From The Crypt, and Fury at Smugglers Bay. Also featuring the voice over talents of Thea Solone, James Hare, Sam Thull, Anthony Logatto, and Braden Worton.

All readings sourced from Peter Cushing's autobiography.

9000 + Sherlocks - Major A-Z Index Updates

1/10/2023

The Sherlock Holmes A-Z index, which catalouges every Sherlock Holmes performer we can find across every medium, has now hit a mega new milestone with a whopping 9000+ entries.

This is a staggering amount and it must be said that the amount of work Howard Ostrom puts into collating is astronomical.

If services to Sherlock was a category for the knighthood, frankly, Howard would be a 'Sir' ten times over.

Check it out today here.

Musings of The Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor Collections: Douglas Wilmer (Volume 3: Fellow Actors)

30/9/2023

A compilation of all the musings I have recorded for Douglas Wilmer talking about actors he had worked with. Including Marilyn Monroe, Peter Cushing, Sir Alec Guinness, Charlton Heston, Kenneth Williams, Sir John Gielgud, Donald Wolfit, and Laurence Olivier.

Also featuring Thea Solone, Lance Bulmer, Russell Romano, Gene Foad, and Linda-Jean Barry.

All readings sourced from Douglas Wilmer's autobiography 'Stage Whispers'.