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Here’s The Earliest Known Appearance of Sherlock Holmes On Film – Sherlock Holmes Baffled (1900)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Dec 15, 2013
As we approach the return of the world’s greatest detective in one of his latest incarnations – the BBC’s Sherlock, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson – it seems perhaps appropriate to take a look at his earliest film read more
Here’s The Earliest Known Appearance of Sherlock Holmes On Film – Sherlock Holmes Baffled (1900)
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Dec 15, 2013
As we approach the return of the world’s greatest detective in one of his latest incarnations – the BBC’s Sherlock, which stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson – it seems perhaps appropriate to take a look at his earliest film read more
Silent Movie Time Capsule: 113 years ago, Sherlock Holmes made his earliest known film appearance
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Dec 13, 2013
The earliest known appearance of Sherlock Holmes in the movies is this 1900 comedic film entitled Sherlock Holmes Baffled. The movie runs for less than a minute and spoofs the famous detective by having him match wits with a thief who can disappear and reappear at will. A little historical context read more
Billy Wilder and Jack the Ripper Take on Sherlock Holmes
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Oct 28, 2013
James Mason as Watson and Christopher Plummer as Holmes.
The 1970s featured two revisionist takes on Sherlock Holmes: The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes was released in 1970 and Murder By Decree appeared at the end of the decade. While neither film is wholly successful, they each boast a lot read more
July is Sherlock Holmes Month! (2)
We Recycle Movies Posted by Anne Marie on Jul 6, 2013
July 7th is the 83rd anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s death. While it might seem morbid to celebrate an author on the anniversary of his death instead of the anniversary of his birth, considering Doyle’s fascination with the supernatural and the afterlife, it’s appropriate. read more
July is Sherlock Holmes Month! (1)
We Recycle Movies Posted by Anne Marie on Jul 6, 2013
July 7th is the 83rd anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s death. While it might seem morbid to celebrate an author on the anniversary of his death instead of the anniversary of his birth, considering Doyle’s fascination with the supernatural and the afterlife, it’s appropriate. read more
The Peter Cushing Centennial Blogathon: Sherlock Holmes
Caftan Woman Posted by Caftan Woman on May 29, 2013
The Peter Cushing Centennial Blogathon is well underway and features much of interest. Many thanks to our esteemed host Frankensteinia's Pierre Fournier.
Waiting in line at a coffee shop I overheard a fellow complain to his friend that "all of a sudden that Sherlock Holmes character is e read more
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - RADIO
The Baz Posted by Neve on May 23, 2013
Reblogged from Once upon a screen...: In honor of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930). ♦ The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was an old-time radio show which aired in the USA from October 2, 1939 to July 7, 1947. Originally, the show starred Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. read more
The Sleeping Cardinal or Sherlock Holmes’ Fatal Hour
Family Friendly Reviews Posted by Chris on Apr 7, 2013
Family-Friendly Rating: “Enjoyable” suspense and mystery from Arthur Conan Doyle in one of the early Sherlock Holmes movies, best enjoyed by the true movie buff. There is almost no violence depicted in the film but some characters do get killed and there is a slightly spooky “Slee read more
Who Owns Sherlock Holmes? Even He Might Not Be Able To Figure It Out
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 13, 2013
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle I’ve mentioned before, and those who know me well will also be aware, that I used to run a blog called Professor Damians’s Public Domain Treasure Chest. There were a lot of reasons that I let it sort of fall by the wayside, but one of the biggest factors was that a read more
Who Owns Sherlock Holmes? Even He Might Not Be Able To Figure It Out
Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on Mar 13, 2013
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle I’ve mentioned before, and those who know me well will also be aware, that I used to run a blog called Professor Damians’s Public Domain Treasure Chest. There were a lot of reasons that I let it sort of fall by the wayside, but one of the biggest factors was that a read more
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, photo montage
The Baz Posted by Neve on Oct 8, 2012
Hally, one of our readers, made this lovely montage of the captures from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939), which I’m hosting on my Youtube account for her. No credit to me please, all to her! Isn’t it gorgeous. read more
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Sep 14, 2012
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (Billy Wilder, 1970)
When a bored Holmes eagerly takes the
case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her
missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.
At sixty-two years old, Billy Wilder directed some of the be read more
Sherlock Holmes Week Day IV: Time for a Music Vid
The Baz Posted by Neve on Aug 2, 2012
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Sherlock Holmes Week Day II
The Baz Posted by Neve on Jul 31, 2012
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Quick Reviews: Sherlock Holmes on Screen
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Feb 28, 2012
Sherlock Holmes on Screen by Alan Barnes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes has been featured in more films and television programs than any other fictional character. With each adaptation and performance, different aspects of the beloved character are explored, inclu read more
SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS (2011)
Margaret Perry Posted by MargaretPerry on Jan 6, 2012
So, can I think of anything positive to say about this film? Hm. It looked pretty good for the most part, though the sets, scenery, background, etc. seemed really busy and dirty all the time – but not in an effective way. The scene when they’re running through the woods getting shot at read more
Sherlock Holmes, 1900 Style
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Dec 19, 2011
You probably read the stories as a kid. Maybe you caught an old flick with Basil Rathbone as Holmes on late night tv. Maybe you queued up at the cineplex in 2009 for Guy Ritchie’s fast-paced modern adaptation. Maybe you just passed the weekend with Ritchie’s sequel Sherlock Holmes: A Ga read more
Sherlock Holmes Costumes : Where's Watson??
Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on Sep 25, 2011
In this time of forensic evidence and CSI, it's refreshing to note that people still remember and love the old classic iconic detectives. I have some costume pages, among them, one is devoted to Sherlock Holmes.
I'd been able to find Sherlock Holmes costumes for men, women, children, pets and even read more
The Once Over Twice: Young Sherlock Holmes
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Sep 13, 2011
(1985) Directed by Barry Levinson; Written by Chris Columbus; Starring: Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox and Sophie Ward; Available on DVD.
Rating: ****
Young Sherlock Holmes tells a story that was never envisioned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but feels like it could have been. Instead of the read more