A beautiful woman and her gang of criminals attempt to match their wits with Sherlock Holmes in this murder/mystery set in Dartmoor and London's antique auction rooms.
In war-torn London Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson investigate the mysterious radio broadcasts that precede an enemy attack. Based on the Arthur Conan Doyle story 'His Last Bow'.
Holmes and Watson are on a transatlantic ocean liner escorting Nikolas heir to a foreign throne. However a number of assassins are also on board...
In 'The Woman in Green' Holmes and Watson must solve the greatest crime wave since Jack the Ripper. Based on the Conan Doyle short stories 'Adventures of the Empty House' and 'The Final Problem' this film marks the last screen appearance of Professor Moriarty in the Basil Rathbone series. A sequence of strange murders baffles the police. Holmes is called onto the scene and discovers the existence of a blackmail ring that uses a female hypnotist to further their skulduggery.
Basil Rathbone takes up the reigns as the super sleuth. The Pearl Of Death:Before a master thief is caught he hides his take the Borgia Pearls inside the wet plaster of one of six busts of Napoleon. His homicidal side-kick ""The Creeper"" is instructed to stalk and kill the owners of the busts but Holmes intervenes and finds himself stalking 'The Creeper'... Woman In Green:In 'The Woman in Green' Holmes and Watson must solve the greatest crime wave since Jack the R
Sherlock Holmes - Dressed To Kill:A beautiful woman and her gang of criminals attempt to match their wits with Sherlock Holmes in this murder/mystery set in Dartmoor and London's antique auction rooms. Rathbone and Bruce gave the screen's greatest interpretation of the legendary detective duo created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Redneck:Three men commit robbery during which the jeweller is killed in Italy. Making their getaway they head towards the French border to they think safety in the mountains. En route crashing one car they steal another only to find the son of a diplomat in the back. With twists and turns the carabinieri are hard on their heels.... The Four Deuces:At the height of the great depression in the early 1930's a full scale gang war is underway. On revenge killing follows another in the battle for supremecy... Family Enforcer:The story of a young man who is bent on becoming the best hoodlum in the underworld society where favours are repaid in kind... or repaid in blood. Gangster Story:Gangster Jack Martin comes into conflict with his rival Earl Dawson. Matthau plays mob leader Jack Martin whose girlfriend Carol (Grace) is desperate for him to give up his unlawful and dishonest lifestyle. The problem is Jack doesn't have the same yearning to turn his back on his shady past but the crunch comes when he persuades the bank manager to lease him an office in the building and promptly robs the bank! With events turning very nasty is there any point in Carol trying to save her man from himself when all the signs indicate that he's hell bent on a course to self-destruction.
For many people Basil Rathbone's portrayal of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes is the definitive screen version of Arthur Conan Doyle's much-loved character. Sherlock Holmes in Terror by Night (1946): Holmes is hired to protect the Star of Rhodesia an enormous diamond that it's pursuers are willing to kill for. Sherlock Holmes in Dressed to Kill (1946): The location of stolen Bank of England printing plates are hidden inside three music boxes by an inmate of Dart
The Woman In Green: Based on the Conan Doyle short stories 'Adventures of the Empty House' and 'The Final Problem' this film marks the last screen appearance of Professor Moriarty in the Basil Rathbone series. Holmes and Watson must solve the greatest crime wave since Jack the Ripper. A sequence of strange murders baffles the police. Holmes is called onto the scene and discovers the existence of a blackmail ring that uses a female hypnotist to further their skulduggery. Young And Innocent: Hitchcock's favourite film from his 'British period' is a spine-chilling melodrama centring around the murder of a young actress strangled with a raincoat belt - a clue which sets off a chain of life-threatening events. With its superb visual effects black humour and suspense. This is truly vintage Hitchcock. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934: A husband and wife's holiday in Switzerland goes horribly wrong when their daughter is kidnapped leading them into a web of mystery and intrigue...
For many people Basil Rathbone's portrayal of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes is the definitive screen version of Arthur Conan Doyle's much-loved character. Sherlock Holmes in Pursuit to Algiers (1945): Holmes and Watson are on a transatlantic ocean liner protecting an heir to a foreign throne against a number of assassins plotting against their sovereign. Sherlock Holmes in The Woman in Green (1945): Holmes and Watson investigate a series of bizarre and apparently unconnected murders and the death of a possible suspect. The trail leads to a society of hypnotists and a mysterious glamorous woman. The fiendish Dr Moriarty though reported hanged in Montevideo is believed to be involved.
For many people Basil Rathbone's portrayal of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes is the definitive screen version of Arthur Conan Doyle's much-loved character. Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw (1944): Strange deaths and rumours of a mysterious phantom bring Holmes and Watson to a small village in Canada to solve yet another mystery. Sherlock Holmes and the House Of Fear (1945): Seven rich men retire to a Scottish castle and promptly begin to die in violent fashion. Each death is preceded by the delivery of orange pips to the next target. As all the likely victims are heavily insured Sherlock Holmes is asked by the insurance companies to investigate.
Basil Rathbone was one of Hollywood's greatest actors during the 1930's and 1940's. Although he appeared in many Hollywood productions, stage plays and radio broadcasts he was best known for his portrayal of Conan Doyle's famous London detective, Sherlock Holmes. In total, Rathbone made 14 screen appearances as Sherlock Holmes. His intense seriousness, piercing eyes and thoughtfully played characteristics made a thoroughly convincing master detective.
SHERLOCK HOLMES - THE SCARLET CLAW (19...
Basil Rathbone was one of Hollywood's greatest actors during the 1930's and 1940's. Although he appeared in many Hollywood productions, stage plays and radio broadcasts he was best known for his portrayal of Conan Doyle's famous London detective, Sherlock Holmes. In total, Rathbone made 14 screen appearances as Sherlock Holmes. His intense seriousness, piercing eyes and thoughtfully played characteristics made a thoroughly convincing master detective.
SHERLOCK HOLMES - PURSUIT TO ALGIERS (...
Sherlock Holmes is hired by Roland Carstairs to protect the Star of Rhodesia a huge diamond owned by Carstairs mother. Believing that an attempt to steal the diamond will take place while it is in transit on the London to Edinburgh train Holmes switches the real diamond for a fake. When Roland is murdered during the robbery Holmes is soon on the trail of the thief and murderer.
A sequence of strange murders baffles the police. Holmes is called onto the scene and discovers the existence of a blackmail ring that uses a female hypnotist to further their skullduggery...
The inventor of a secret weapon and its prototype are abducted leaving the wartime Allies in dire need of assistance. Sherlock Holmes is called and begins to do battle with Professor Moriarty who will later become his arch-enemy...
For many people Basil Rathbone's portrayal of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes is the definitive screen version of Arthur Conan Doyle's much-loved character. Sherlock Holmes In Washington (1943): In World War II a British secret agent carrying a vitally important document is kidnapped en route to Washington. The British government calls on Sherlock Holmes to recover it. Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943): Holmes is summoned to solve several murders at a convalescent home.
Sherlock Holmes is called upon to investigate a series of stranglings which are slowly wiping out the Brandon family and to find out the secret of the 'Star Of Delhi'. He once again does battle with his arch-enemy Professor Moriarty.
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