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| Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson ready for action |
This Jeremy Brett version of the Hound of the Baskervilles comes from a boxed set of five called, The Sherlock Holmes Feature Film Collection. The package was released by Granada Media. It is digitally restored and in color.
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This movie was released in 1988. There were no "liner" notes. We are still waiting on a book to help with background info. The screener's notes are from personal scribbles.
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| Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holme |
In the past we reviewed the boxed sets as a group. For this one we will break precedent. "The Hound" is a major part of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's overall body of work. We think each rendition requires individual inspection. Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke do a masterful job with this two hour full length version.
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| Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes in front of 221b Baker Street |
We would like to commend the film makers and the actors for keeping this Holmes series true to the period not only in scenes, sets and language but demeanor and culture as well.
This movie can be viewed by the preteen as well as the adult. A lot can be learned from the "gentle men and ladies" of Sherlockian England.
Cast
Sherlock Holmes Jeremy Brett
Dr. John Watson Edward Hardwicke
Sir Charles Baskerville Raymond Adamson
Dr. Mortimer Neal Duncan
Barrymore Ronald Pickup
Mrs. Barrymore Rosemary McHale
Sir Henry Baskerville Kristoffer Tabori
Stapleton James Faulkner
Beryl Stapleton Fiona Gillies
Mr. Franklin Bernard Horsfall
The Vicar of Grimpen Donald McKillop
Selden William Ilkley
Post Mistress Myrtle Devenish
Laura Lyons Elizabeth Spender
Man Servant Donald Bisset
Stuntman Garth Milne
Screening Notes
Murder..request for help...The death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Missing boots...warning letters...foot chase..
"an ugly and dangerous business"....."avoid the moor"....escaped convict....
beautiful carriages and carts...this film took pains to ensure the period look...... authentic street scenes......1890's for sure...
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Automatically "dressed" for dinner even tho only two Gentlemen present. Watson as body guard......Watson...far from goofy in this one...."avoid the moor" a second Holmes warning...to Watson
A crying woman in the night seems to be out of place as the woman appears soon afterward......later it works...for the movie. Comments ? Or was it the viewer ?
Watson diverted by stranger....the howl of the hound....Grimpen village...Grimpen Moor....the Vicar of Grimpen.....Beautiful brunette...Mrs. Stapleton.....butterflies ....
A gathering of players for dinner.....helps identify them later....woman crying after dinner.....a light in the window ...a light on the moor......
Brave Doctor Watson and brave Sir Henry.....scary moor..scary man...scary beast....confessions and compassions......Holmes not needed ?
Sir Henry goes against Holmes warnings....gets chummy with good looking brunette...angry scene from brother..makes no sense...Sir Henry falls for brunette ...a mystery at the Grimpen Post Office....
the Baskerville manor house is huge and absolutely beautiful...great setting..is it without electricity and indoor plumbing ????..mysterious woman's note to a dead man.
the Baskerville manor house is huge and absolutely beautiful...great setting..is it without electricity and indoor plumbing ????..mysterious woman's note to a dead man.
Mr. Franklin has useful information.....locked and loaded...Watson and Dr. Mortimer investigate.....Holmes surprise....death on the moors...Holmes has it figured out ...how ?...sets a trap...digs deeper into motive and method....
pretty lady disappointed.....wife beater....bad guy...showdown...slippery villian ....slips away....big bad dog...
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