P.D. James

feeds@yuku.com (Lady Tottington) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:39:18 GMT

The N.Y. TIMES ran an article about a new book by P.D. James, called TALKING ABOUT DETECTIVE FICTION. I was going to mention it in the Murder/Mystery folder, but for reasons that will become apparent, I'm tossing it into the mix here. She wrote the book to benefit the Bodleian Library at Oxford and makes many interesting comments. She opts for Wilkie Collins's THE MOONSTONE as the first detective novel and says "Agatha Christie wasn't a very innovative writer and had no...

why doesn't Tom Stoppard write a Sherlock Holmes script?

feeds@yuku.com (Richard) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:43:58 GMT

I mean, just look at his plays and his screen credits ...

Richard

More Rathbone/Bruce Doubles from MPI

feeds@yuku.com (Ardley Remlap) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:25:42 GMT

Two more double feature discs are being released from MPI 12/8:
House of Fear/Pearl of Death (Rondo--yay!)
Spider Woman/Voice of Fear

I had picked up Adventures of Sherlock Holmes/Scarlet Claw from Wal Mart for $9.00 a few weeks ago and was pleased to find the commentaries on each.

Holmes Supernatural/Sci-Fi Patiches

feeds@yuku.com (DerGolem) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:23:00 GMT

I don't know if there has been a topic already addressing this issue (if so please feel free to redirect me there) but this is something I've been thinking about lately.

I went by a used book store this week and came across Loren D. Estleman's Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula: The Adventure of the Sanguinary Count and Fred Saberhagen's The...

The REAL Voice of Terror

feeds@yuku.com (Ray Faiola) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:38:52 GMT

Here is Edgar Barrier's inspiration for "the voice":

Russian Sherlock's

feeds@yuku.com (Lawrence Nepodahl) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:03:33 GMT

I notice that Amazon.com has many Sherlock Holmes Adventures performed by Vasili Livanov as the man with the deerstalker. I have read (although I have never viewed this production), that his version of The Hound Of The Baskervilles is the best ever. Indeed; quite a Grand statement. So, what's the "Scoop" on this and the other Holmes projects done in Russia?

A Study in Terror R1 DVD

feeds@yuku.com (zencat) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:42:37 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the release date for the R1 DVD of A Study in Terror? I had read (somewhere on this board, I believe) that the release date was early November, but Amazon does not show a release date yet (odd if it really is this close). Thanks. http://www.amazon.com/A-Study-in-Terror/dp/B0024FAG8K/

Comentaries on Detective/Mystery Films.

feeds@yuku.com (Lawrence Nepodahl) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:39:41 GMT

I thought I read somewhere on this page that the recent Double Film DVD's of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES/PURSUIT TO ALGIERS, had commentaries on BOTH movies. Hound, with David Stuart Davies & Pursuit, with the late Richard Valley. Well, I purchased that very DVD set, but it only lists Davies as commentator for The Hound of the Baskervilles. I thought Richard Valley did one for Pursuit to Algiers? Perhaps I got it mixed up with the one he did for - Dressed to Kill; also Patricia...

The Clive Brook SH films?

feeds@yuku.com (zencat) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:19:30 GMT

Does anyone know if the Clive Brook Sherlock films have been released in any format? I believe there were two; The Return of Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes, both made (and set) in the early '30s.

The Asylum cashes in on Sherlock Holmes popularity with a cheapy film

feeds@yuku.com (sirharryflashman) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:23:13 GMT

Should have guessed that this would be in the pipeline since The Asylum seems to be on the ball when it comes to cashing in on the backs of blockbusters. Apparently their SHERLOCK HOLMES, which pits the detective against Spring Heeled Jack, is due out in January.

Production blog at: http://www.theasylum.cc/product.php?id=164

And yes, that is Gareth...

Scarlet Claw question

feeds@yuku.com (Ardley Remlap) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:33:58 GMT

Just watched the MPI Scarlet Claw with a commentary by David Stuart Davies. At one point, in a tavern scene, Davies points out a thin, stooped barfly with a touque and an oatmeal complexion, and says something like "And here's Skelton Knaggs!" Later on, he cries out, "Skelton Knaggs again!" Well, one thing I know for sure is that mug sure as hell ain't no Skelton Knaggs. I don't think I've ever seen him before--does anybody know who he is?

Good Holmes website?

feeds@yuku.com (zencat) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:52:18 GMT

Can someone recommend a good Sherlock Holmes website, one that keeps you updated on new books, DVDs, etc.? Thanks.

GREAT SONG!

feeds@yuku.com (Ray Faiola) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:19:22 GMT

KARLOFF AS HOLMES RETIRED

feeds@yuku.com (Gord Shriver) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:14:17 GMT

Through a
fellow fan, I learned that THE STING OF DEATH, the 1955 "Elgin Hour" episode in which Boris Karloff plays Mr. Mycroft, will be released on DVD Oct. 20th as part of SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE ARCHIVE COLLECTION. Also included are films with Ellie Norwood and Arthur Wontner. I've seen the Karloff show and it's pretty good.

Giant Rat of Sumatra

feeds@yuku.com (CapnDunsel) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:56:36 GMT

found on next door island Papua New Guinea. Sounds like all the rats on those islands are giant, though it's presumed Conan Doyle was making a pun (the giant rat would be some criminal).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8210000/8210394.stm

Holmes on TCM

feeds@yuku.com (black hangman) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:26:55 GMT

For those interested, TCM's December schedule has a lot of Holmes movies, including 13 of the 14 Rathbones, THE SLEEPING CARDINAL and A STUDY IN TERROR.

guy ritchie's HOLMES.

feeds@yuku.com (sladdin) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:18:07 GMT

Just seen the trailer for this.... say no more... ! no more? Thought I told you to say no more! could've been worse, Madge as mrs Hudson.aaagh...

SHERLOCK HOLMES TRAILERS

feeds@yuku.com (sladdin) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 03:10:51 GMT

Anyone know why the Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce trailers to ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES/ THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES are not available? I have about 9 of the series but cant get these and a couple more out of the 14 in the series.

Larry Hagman as...SHERLOCK HOLMES! Eeeek!!!!

feeds@yuku.com (bgart13) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:48:00 GMT

From a tv series, THE RETURN OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE, from 1976.

A description:

Larry Hagman stars as an incompetent New York motorcycle cop who suffers a head injury. Upon awakening, he's convinced that he is actually Sherlock Holmes, on the trail of the elusive Professor Moriarity. Jenny O'Hara plays a psychologist named Watson, who of...

Rathbone's TV appearance as Holmes

feeds@yuku.com (atkalu) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:03:06 GMT

Didn't seem to see a thread on this. Has anyone seen Rathbone's appearance as Sherlock Holmes on the Suspense show epsiode, "The Case of the Black Baronet"?? This show seemed to have tons of stars guest starring on it. I caught the one with Lugosi in 'A Cask of Amontillado' and was happy with his performance even though it is basically super-economic live television.

The World of Sherlock Holmes