SHERLOCK HOLMES MOVIES | THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES (1939) | classic movies | Basil Rathbone

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES | Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson investigate the legend of a supernatural hound, a beast that may be stalking a young heir on the fog-shrouded moorland that makes up his estate. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on Feature Film.
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[@douglaslindstrand4361]

It’s cold and dark out side and I’m sitting in my comfy home watching this fine Sherlock Homes move. life is good.

[@naguerea]

I will pour another glass of wine.

[@gordonbartlett1921]

It won't be so good if you venture out onto the moor.

[@laveritaforza108]

Make sure the windows are closed.

[@johninman7545]

I saw this three times or more as a kid. I forgot much of it.

[@user-kc7mu4jp4p]

@douglaslindstrand4361 & @cannonfodder6654 What smug, unself-conscious omphaloskepsis (that's right, jump onto Google now)!! Your personalities are to be envied, as much as your self-proclaimed comfy lives!

[@paulwalker1793]

One thing I do know. When Nigel Bruce died. Basil rathbone out of respect to he's friend. Never played Sherlock Holmes again.

[@johninman7545]

Wow I didn't know that

[@karonclark5996]

Now that's love Basil Rathbone love Nigel Bruce too!

[@multirichardb]

His voice, Basil Rathbone was perfect, his character, had become Sherlock Holmes.

[@cannonfodder6654]

Perfect viewing for a rainy damp Sunday afternoon with the log burner on and a roast in the oven.

[@thethoughtfulpeanut6662]

(And a cup of tea!)

[@cannonfodder6654]

@@thethoughtfulpeanut6662 Yes! and some chocolate Hobnobs

[@dcdel1]

you’re watching s film from an era when acting was more theatrical,basil brought charisma,etiquette and morality to holmes,Watson’s part fitted in so well as the accomplice , Nigel himself a complete gentleman, what a shame we have poor actors now

[@dcdel1]

I watched these films with my father ,who has since left this mortal coil. But I am so very proud to have policed London, I walked around in the fog at Big Ben,remembering this film, and serving her majesty the Princess of Wales,who I can call a dear friend , these films inspired me to have this great life, ty

[@Hypnobunny1]

Perfect for a rainy Sunday. Me and my mum used to watch a black n white double bill on a Saturday when Dad was at cricket we would get a lovely cake from the bakery near us put our feet up with a cup of tea they don’t put the good old black n white on anymore very sad was the only mum daughter time we had 🥰

[@liamryan3419]

A pot of tea, pj's, and a dark room, the only way to see this movie!!

[@Bambisgf77]

Liam Ryan - current setting at this very moment, made me smile to see a mirror to my own experience 😊

[@ivorytower99]

Ditto!! Yet in the nude, currently.

[@robd593]

Perfect

[@abhijithanandnewyork]

For me a fiery storm outside to match the mayhem with all of the above said- Melbourne weather 🤣

[@donaldwingent547]

A glass of port adds to the atmosphere , Holmes and Watson are good company ! .

[@kraziivan1]

One of my favorite classic movies. Several famous actors, did anyone else notice the Butler is young John Carradine?

[@michaelskinner8296]

Yes! Mrs. Hudson, Lionel Attwell, all character actors throughout the Sherlock Holmes movie series. Love it.

[@janetcraft]

Dark misty fog in cemeteries and pathways. Grey clouds over castles and moors. A perfect atmospheric setting for a Sherlock Holmes mystery story.

[@lindastevens1548]

Yes, pefect.

[@KNT.63]

Janet your comment" spot-on ;That's exactly' how I described Hammer horror films as well. I think they are from the same side of the tracks:

[@janetcraft]

@@KNT.63 You're probably right about that jelly ice :) Considering that both studios were masters in the mystery horror genres.

[@KNT.63]

@@janetcraft Thank you ,& for replying back as well ' I was going to say, even before I looked at your videos & comments last night 🌙(was falling asleep) I had a feeling of you :being' knowing or rather too say' leaning into the shadows (like Barnabas >Dark Shadows, at a glance,I see your comments are witty,smart .Glad I found your channel (videos).

[@janetcraft]

@@KNT.63 Thank you jelly :) I am happy to hear this :)

[@paulkehoe3425]

anyone remember the double bill films on every Saturday back in the 70,s? it was only on Friday & Saturday we were allowed to stay up late. just 1 tele in the house that the whole family sat round to watch, them were the days!!

[@Hypnobunny1]

Yes I remember them on a Saturday afternoon tho wish they started doing it again b well worth my license fee

[@briansandford7263]

I remember being the youngest of 7 my mum let us stay up to watch these films we were terrified to go to bed after never first or last up the stairs fabulous movies the worst one though was count Dracula my fav actor the legend sir Christopher lee opening his mouth my eyes would be clearly shut i love basil rathbone movies he played goodies and baddies god bless them all and thanks for the pleasure these actors and actresses have given us Margaret Rutherford and Angela Lansbury both dames bless them

[@keithfenwick9992]

1970's, UK TV, friday evenings, including 30's horror movies. Frankenstein, Dracular Wolfman.😮

[@jayaitch8671]

I’ve been watching these flicks since I was a young lad! I would stay up late to see them on Saturday night. They began at 11 or 12 o’clock. I was about 12yrs old and I am 63 yrs now. It’s been about 50yrs of catching them whenever see them listed in the guides. I never miss them. Basil IS Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce is the quintessential John Watson. These films are Art!

[@HowardPaulblasingame]

Amen, we are brothers joined by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Now, at 66 years, Basil & Nigel are timeless.

[@upscfear9999]

😱 my dear

[@jeyasheelamj2350]

the film is so neat,gripping and feel so good to watch not like the suspense or horror movies of today

[@juniorvonclaire3576]

The modern movies with Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law are brilliant and I own both on disc. That said, Basil and Nigel were a spectacular pairing. Born for the roles they were. AND... Basil was perfect in the original A Tale of Two Cities, with Ronald Coleman, one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. I own it in disc, as well. G’day from Georgia USA 🇺🇸

[@jayaitch8671]

@@juniorvonclaire3576 Sorry but I can’t get on board with R.Downer. I am always disappointed with his performance. You know it’s like you can see him acting! He is always over the top as if he is stage acting . I fear his time is past and it’s too late to recover his mojo. Too much life wasted in dissipation and sin and pleasure seeking! The sin of hedonism may have emptied his well of talent. Sad..............

[@RFED2O]

No only is Basil a brilliant actor but that amazing voice of his

[@gordeaux2006]

He was once described as being "A folded umbrella taking elocution lessons!"

[@michaeltowslee4111]

Rathbone was also the finest fencer in Hollywood. His duel with Tyrone Power in Zorro is the best example of movie swordsmanship in history. Even the recent Lightsaber duels in Star Wars can compete.

[@gordonbartlett1921]

Having an amazing voice was characteristic of British actors of that day (and to some degree of today).

[@gordonbartlett1921]

@@michaeltowslee4111 I think that the duel between Stewart Granger and Mel Ferrer in Scaramouche ranks right up there. And forget about Starwars or any film that depends upon CGI.

[@lindamarie6574]

I am 67 now and since I can remember, this is one of my favorites and Basil Rathbone along with Nigel Bruce are Sherlock and Watson no doubt.

[@kylehardwick8587]

What a classic! I loved this film as a kid, Basil will always be my favourite Sherlock Holmes

[@Equaliser9955]

Same

[@sharonlittleton]

😢😂

[@moonbananababy6870]

Totally agree Basil Rathbone is just different class

[@lindseymckirdy1830]

@@moonbananababy6870apparently he was considered an authority on the works of AC Doyle

[@RELubber]

agree 100%. The original and the best.

[@warrenmatha3424]

Basil and Nigel remain the greatest!

[@cardamomes]

Turned this on for "something in the background" while I work, but was absolutely sucked in. The characters, acting, dialogue and mystery totally absorbed me. An excellent movie that certainly kept me on the edge of my seat as I'm sure it did for audiences in 1939. Amazing how timeless this turned out to be!

[@MB-cx2ks]

Welcome to the club!

[@misslanapaulford]

Its true...one of the things I hate about movies now is that: There is no suspense All blood and guts and body parts instead of a good horror story. Halloween scary as Fk cause you never saw his face and didn't know he was killing. The Fog You didn't know why they were killing were they were and the sinth music building you up.. They need to bring back real suspense and a good story.

[@misslanapaulford]

And the THING.. It scared because you didn't know who to trust, who it was, what it was and that it would escape into the real word..

[@Orphoptics]

I suggest the 1959 remake as well if you want something to compare and contrast

[@dianebrown8709]

I have them all 14 on CD and watch them regularly.......but only with Rathbone and Green the others are very disappointing....

[@hotstepper887]

Simply different class to all we see today. This is what we can call a classic. Basil Rathbone is Sherlock Holmes.

[@jamespotts8197]

Basil Rathbone is the best, these movies bring back such great memories, of me sitting on the floor with my Grandmother, while she drank her tea at the table, as we both were in absolute suspense as we watched these great black & white classics. Priceless times.

[@MB-cx2ks]

What a priceless comment!

[@John-ih2bx]

Great memories ... teenager, alone in my apt, 12am-3am, lights off, mystery, suspense ... unforgettable time in my life. Sherlock Holmes (Rathbone) and Charlie Chan (Oland, Winters, Toler) ... my favorites.

[@victorharris802]

Basil Rathbone plays good as Sherlock Holmes. The greatest actor that played Sherlock Holmes.

[@thelastmotel]

Nah, I much preferred Tom Baker's Holmes, with Rathbone coming in second.

[@Michael-xz8hb]

So hard to beat the atmosphere in these old classics, it's thick like fog...

[@lampshade7874]

I would watch these on Sunday afternoon after church alone with my father. Pleasant moments.

[@martinboyle9163]

Basil and Nigel are my favorite Holmes and Watson. They perfectly complement each other.

[@cruisepaige]

I don’t like how they make Watson seem like an idiot. He’s a doctor, FFS!

[@aaronkenyon7112]

"Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound". How does that line not grab your attention? It just lands so well in all versions of the Hound of the Baskervilles

[@Mrfairchap]

You're right, it's a great line! It sets up the tension perfectly for the rest of the movie.

[@dianeescoffier8652]

And that last line, tho', "Oh, Watson, the needle." LOL

[@tommyboy5455]

Greatest Version of this story ever put to film! Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce were and are the best team to ever star in the Conan Doyle film versions! Total classic. ❤

[@malcomlovejoy]

T,B. How bout the one where Peter Cushing is Sherlock and Christopher Lee is Sir Henry Baskerville? thats a Good one..bigger prod

[@herbertluthe6850]

@@malcomlovejoy and the one with Jeremy Brett?

[@malcomlovejoy]

@@herbertluthe6850 Herb, theres some Jeremy Brett haters out there sheeesh

[@herbertluthe6850]

@@malcomlovejoy yeah, I think you got a point there ...

[@malcomlovejoy]

@@herbertluthe6850 I love the character and am happy bout anybody playin the role,Loved that Robert Downey took it up but you gotta give kudos to the late Mr Brett for his take on it , never dreamed it would spark such rancor

[@MaxJustice100]

What a fantastic classic movie.

[@RealGrooveRandom]

Rathbone and Bruce = Holmes and Watson The only.. 😊

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

The one, the only Sherlock Holmes! When I read Conan Doyle it's Basil Rathbone in my mind...

[@nehaschannel991]

Sir Basil Rathbone's voice and accent is to die for!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RFED2O]

Absolutely 💯

[@nhmooytis7058]

Sadly he was never made a Sir!

[@tonylaut585]

@@nhmooytis7058 The proper terminology to use would be "he was never " Knighted ".

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@tonylaut585 or a Ma’am 😂😂😂

[@davidjames2145]

I watched this first as a boy, and was utterly on the edge of my seat. As a country lad, wanderings through the local deserted fields and woods in misty conditions were never the same again! 😬 My favourite episode from my favourite Sherlock Holmes.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Saw as a kid also, was looking for it and found nothing, now it pops up for me without asking

[@sabyaprabh8599]

I wached this once in 6th now im watching in 7nth

[@sabyaprabh8599]

I had the book from blackswan orient reader as an Supplement reader

[@billlopez2083]

Yes this is the original I believe Hammer film made a 1959 remake with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee that was just as good

[@josephdennison4890]

I watched Sherlock Holmes Series on Saturday afternoons . Still just as good today as it was 60 yrs ago.😢

[@msgflash4748]

Have loved these movies for 60 yrs now , give or take a few . Never get tired of Basil . The best .

[@rext8949]

I'm always struck by how timeless these classics are . They haven't lost any of their charm during the passage of time - as crisp and taut as ever . Rathbone and Bruce are food for the soul .

[@consuelocianci5567]

Yes they are....

[@salem8753]

elegy slp, indeed and very important food for the soul during our isolation due to the virus scare.

[@rext8949]

@@salem8753 yes , like these many others to help people tide over a difficult time . Thanks to KZbin .

[@supposedly1-2]

this is the only one where bruce wasn't a complete buffoon the entire time though there were those moments. i hated the way they either wrote watson or the way he portrayed him bcz there is no way a man that utterly stupid could have become a dr even back then!

[@akear]

You could say it is 710,000 hrs old. Do the math

[@robertjames4840]

Hound of the Baskerville's is a classic to watch

[@archanakesaath2667]

Don't you think, it's obvious, since it's a movie. We can only watch it.

[@wingersdingers]

@@archanakesaath2667 it's also a book and an Audio book.

[@chriscosby2459]

Being filmed in black and white actually adds to the special effects and the gloom.

[@SimonFurber]

No to colourisation.

[@erniegibbs4002]

Yes!;!

[@Tony-ov9fm]

I agree 💯, pure entertainment that I find myself watching over and over again 😊

[@hyacinthlynch843]

I agree. b&w gives it atmosphere, especially the moor sequences.

[@chriscosby2459]

@@hyacinthlynch843 A lot of the old gangster movies were like that as well.

[@dianawingate8887]

My very favorite "Holmes" movie !!!

[@akhileshpardeshi1408]

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is the gift of 19th century. Sir Basil Rathbone and Bruce Nigel the fantastic actors have commemorated these films through their acting skills. Don't believe these movies are 80 years old still gives pleasure and excitement to watch again and again. Thanks to all those who have taken efforts in uploading this golden era of cinema.

[@paulb2049]

Basil Rathbone was never Knighted,so he was not a Sir.........

[@devoutone1]

Whether Basil Rathbone was knighted or not is irrelevant. The fact remains that these films are gems. The acting is simple splendid. Such a breath of fresh air.

[@fredflintstone1485]

I like them too. Rathbone is excellent as Holmes(so is Jeremy Brett in other movies). But I HATE the portrayal of Watson as a bumbling idiot. From the original stories Dr. Watson was an intelligent and very capable ally of Holmes. Certainly he didn't possess Holmes' incite into crime solving. But in the books, NO ONE did. That's what made Holmes special. But Watson was No Bumbling idiot like the Rathbone movies portray him as !

[@sherrihinton8567]

I cant believe I've already live 60 of the 80 years

[@davehallett3128]

@@fredflintstone1485 incite. Ha ha ha ha

[@garycarpenter6433]

Of all the Sherlock movies this is my favorite and Basil made the best Holmes

[@jeffaltier5582]

Hands down my favorite version of Hound. Rathbone is perfection as Holmes. Nigel Bruce is less bumbling than usual and more the solid figure he is in the stories. Throw in great character actors like Lionel Atwill and John Carradine-- it doesn't get much better than that.

[@lw3646]

I like this one too. The 1959 version is too melodramatic, goes too far away from the novel. The 2002 tv version is quite good but gets Holmes and Watson wrong too much action and horror, too little thinking and investigation. The 1988 version is the best for me, it gets even minor details of the book right like including Laura and her father, casting Dr Mortimer as a young man and having miss Stapleton played by an actress who looks like she could be both English yet her dark hair and eyes looks like she could have some Spanish blood, it also includes the scene of her beaten up at the end. The 2002 version goes further and even has her murdered. To make this work you need a really good Stapleton, Holmes and Watson of course you must get right a good Sir Henry helps and it needs a scary gloomy feel at times on the Moor.

[@robertpreston2220]

Basil and Atwill were together in Son of Frankenstein as well!

[@erroneous6947]

I never noticed that was John Carradine. Thanks.

[@justaroundthecorner2883]

@@erroneous6947 Same here, that was Kung Fu's dad.

[@stephenoconnor9904]

The Beauty & timelessness of these great classic movies will forever remain an honer to the Talent & Charm of both the performances of Basil Rathbone & Nigel Bruce.

[@terrortorn]

They had no idea that 80 years after being made these films would still be watched every day and Rathbone and Bruce would be the favourite Holmes and Watson for people into the 21st century... And 51:18 ... that is the opening to "Stairway to Heaven"

[@maijaliepa119]

terrortorn Wow - Thanks for noticing the musical notes at 51:18 being intro to Stair Way to Heaven..... went back to hear it. ♥️🦋♥️

[@xeno5720]

Totally agree you can't beat the old classics.

[@ginskimpivot753]

They films are true classics, with all of the cleverness and imaginative set design that colour made infinitely more difficult. But some of the dialogues is pretty terrible, and a lot of what Holmes 'deduces' off the cuff is just bollocks. Watson is also often presented as inept and stupid; almost a stooge. And the Holmes-in-disguise trope was never much of a fooler. Then there'd be stuff like this... Terror By Night - Inspector Lestrade sits in a railway carriage opposite Holmes and Watson. He's reading names on a passenger list. Lestrade: *_"Mr Homes and Doctor Watson."_* _Lestrade looks up at Holmes and Watson_ *_"Well, that'll be you two."_*

[@terrortorn]

@@ginskimpivot753 Some of the sets are a bit off. Clearly so many of the "London" or "British" locations are dressed with American objects and decor. And the most famous one in this film, where the train is crossing Dartmoor, the back projection is that of Kansas or some such mid western farmland.

[@ginskimpivot753]

Yes, agree. I liken Conan Doyle to Fleming - the books are better. Bond film titles should really be prefixed with _'Carry on...'_

[@tanche28]

Best guy in the role of Sherlock Holmes.

[@NPA1001]

Jeremy Brett might challenge that statement

[@davidframpton8215]

Love these films. Rathbone and Bruce were best buddies 25 years. It shows. Wonderful.

[@aaronTNGDS9]

There's just so much going for this series---Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce are the definitive champion duo; the plots are great and never wear out; the music is great and the ambience are unmatched; Black & White is the ONLY medium befitting this Victorian era drama; costumes, witty dialog and minimum violence; no foul brutish language, nor cheap sexual innuendos. Excellent camera work and choice of poses/facial expressions. No wonder I have watched each episode dozens of times---the dramatic effect always gets the endorphins pumping. All this makes for repetitive viewing that never gets old---like listening to 50's/60's/70's R&B, jazz music of the bebop. "cool", and CTI-production eras.

[@westbatman66]

That is a brilliantly described review of this classic. The quality of films, TV and music from the yesteryear era are unmatched by comparison to what passes for entertainment today and over the past few decades. I am so glad that we have access to them. Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@rajramnarine123]

What a beautifully and expertly expressed description and review! You are a source of inspiration and education. Thank u, my friend. ❤

[@Mrfairchap]

Your point about the lack of foul, brutish language and cheap sexual innuendos is well made. Too many movies nowadays are cheapened by those curses and that's one of the reasons I enjoyed this film so much.

[@carollund8251]

Saw this many times as a girl. I just realized, there is no soundtrack! Even the really scary parts, no music. Just goes to show, when done well, you don't need it.

[@herrp8765]

I hadn't noticed that. As a movie soundtrack collector, thanks for pointing that out.

[@lesterorzalli2954]

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[@kuwaitupdates631]

Now how old are you madam.

[@pcm7315]

Never noticed - good call.

[@MB-cx2ks]

Unnoticeable-isn’t that a compliment to the draw of the film?

[@stevemcmahan8277]

One of the best motion pictures ever made!! Back when you actually had to act!!

[@gern7535]

Love all the Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce Sherlock Holmes movies. These were made during WW2 and no doubt gave thousands of people a chance to escape the horrors of war and worrying about the future. You noticed in this movie Watson was more serious and competent than in the later movies.

[@theextraordinaryworldofzei5851]

The concoction of superb acting, perfect pitched voices, sophisticated costume, scenery and compelling music have placed these timeless, magical and classical films on a level that can never be surpassed, ever

[@leelarson107]

Rathbone & Bruce are clearly the definitive form of Holmes & Watson. No one before or since compares to their portrayal.

[@alcoholfree6381]

I find Jeremy Brett to be comparable as Sherlock Holmes and Edward Hardwicke to be a better Watson. All of them are Sherlockian! The modern Iron Man dude is definitely NOT SHERLOCK HOLMES. He is some flipping super-hero modern freak. Those movies and all the other modern attempts at Holmes are hoaxes!!

[@bospicks4028]

What about Benedict Cumberbatch?

[@drstrangelove9455]

Are you kidding? I like them but Bruce plays Watson for comic relief only ,

[@52joker64]

Rathbone and Martin Freeman would be the perfect duo in my opinion

[@jonnyvassvag]

Arthur Wontner and Ian Fleming are also great as Holmes and Watson.

[@rohitchaturvedi3431]

After 18 years it will be 100 years old... A classic in reality

[@francispaulmarottikal1839]

This movie was done so many years ago and can hold my attention so firmly. Worth a watch. It's a classic. Good God bless those good ole days.

[@neo-YoutubeStoleMyHandle]

Great movies I grew up on...I'm one of the lucky few left probably. These movies will never grow old where there are good, upstanding and courageous men in this world. True men are a rare breed these days...

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

This is just one of the great classics in style, cinematography, set design, acting and directing..."the Grimpen Mire," Baskerville Hall, the forbidding moor...a great literary work realized wonderfully by the "Greatest Generation"

[@MilesBellas]

In his book Conan Doyle called this place "Grimpen Mire: Doyle was in fact writing about a real place called Foxtor Mires on Dartmoor which he had visited - he just changed its name. "

[@leslietarkin5705]

Movies back in the day certainly had more 'atmosphere' than movies do today.

[@scottinbristol]

Tighter framing in black and white always adds atmosphere, especially with fraught music. Its great, really.

[@metaljacket8128]

They certainly did. About 80% of entertainment today is complete crap, and the other 20% is passably good at best. It's sad, really.

[@peternicholson233]

And they had more acting. These days it's all CGI and super fast cuts btween scenes.

[@nhmooytis7058]

And better acting!

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@metaljacket8128 yes it is. 😐

[@848623]

I"ve seen this movie a dozen times, it only gets better.

[@moonviolet27]

Anyone here in 2022? These movies have always been a great escape🙂

[@hiltrud2001]

Me in 2024

[@Simon_de_Cornouailles]

Dr Mortimer: "I carefully examined the body, which had not been touched until my arrival. Sir Charles lay on his face, his arms out, his fingers dug into the ground, and his features convulsed with some strong emotion to such an extent that I could hardly have sworn to his identity. There was certainly no physical injury of any kind. But one false statement was made by Barrymore at the inquest. He said that there were no traces upon the ground round the body. He did not observe any. But I did-some little distance off, but fresh and clear.” Holmes: “Footprints?” Dr Mortimer: “Footprints.” Holmes: “A man’s or a woman’s?” Dr. Mortimer looked strangely at us for an instant, and his voice sank almost to a whisper as he answered. “Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound.." I first read those words when I was 11 years old - needless to say that I did not set the book down until the finish.

[@anilkapur1584]

You take me back into the world when you were a child, I too loved reading Sherlock Holmes stores though I started much later.

[@fathimanuzha1509]

I too terrified. Im from srilanka. Now im an anaesthetist.. Those days we were detectives...

[@billmiller7613]

My favorite story! Set my imagination alive

[@anamikai671]

Omggggg... Same here.. I used to always borrow the book from my school library.. Repeatedly borrowing d same book again n again n finally, I watched this today n I'm totally in love with dis Epic I must say 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@LordHoth_09]

That passage also woke up my eternal love for Sherlock Holmes and this story in particular.

[@mariaretali]

Basil Rathbone ,the best epitomy of Sherlock Holmes of all time.End of story

[@markhopton1704]

Read the books and your find jeremy brett is

[@jayaitch8671]

@Maria Retali & @Mark Hopton. You are both preaching truth y’all ! Basil is the king and Jeremy Brett later came on PBS so now it’s the kings dead, Long live the King ! Cumberbatch is highly watchable but it’s not exactly classic Sherlock Holmes.So Basil Rathbone is still champ!

[@kawtarmouhib668]

@@jayaitch8671 Peter Cushing was splendid as a Holms too

[@jayaitch8671]

@@kawtarmouhib668 Yes sir, I will concede that my friend. But.......... I think Cushing only played that role once so possibly it is this novelty that proved interesting. I suspect that after one film it would have prove a tad laborious to watch.

[@jayaitch8671]

I believe God made Basil Rathbone to play Holmes! And he must have read the stories first. No disrespect intended please

[@paulwalker1793]

For me the greatest Sherlock and Watson. Ever ..

[@davidoneill913]

An absolute belter of a movie.

[@Zarcon2008]

It's been sixty years since I saw this movie as a kid... I never forgot it. Sherlock was the Man he had a brain like a main frame computer and always got his man.

[@dortesandal4303]

😂 so true, I loved watching the hound as a Child, although I would stay inside for Weeks afterwards😉 - lovely scary!!

[@rajanvarghese643]

BEST CLASSIC FROM SIR DOYLE!

[@danaarden8373]

Reading the different comments, it's comforting to know that there are many of us still who are capable of enjoying and appreciating these films. Of course it always amazes me that they were able to get away with the very last line of "oh Watson, the needle!"

[@suzannecrowe7775]

I was scrolling the comments to see if I heard correctly 😂

[@LordHoth_09]

Well, it is so commonly known that Holmes used cocaine at a time when it wasn’t deemed harmful that they probably figured it was ok to mention it and the censor probably agreed.

[@trevorbailey1486]

@@LordHoth_09 Cocaine? Yes, 'The Seven Per Cent Solution', as the story was titled.

[@theresabromar5415]

Yes, it always amazed me that they kept that line in the movie!

[@larryjohnson5092]

I've been watching these basil rathbone Sherlock Holmes movies for over 53 years I'm 67 now and I still enjoy them.

[@lola0204]

Rathbone was a great character actor best Holmes portrayal🥰

[@janeck.8695]

This is the best film version of the book. I was 13 when I read it. I read the whole day, and when my mother made me turn off the light at 10PM, I continued reading with a flashlight under my blanket all night long and finished it. The next day was a school day, but I just couldn't put the book down. When I saw this very movie some time later, Sherlock Holmes/Basil Rathbone was exactly how I imagined him reading that book.

[@dortesandal4303]

♥️ I know exactly how you felt, emerged in the tale, forgetting time, food, All but the story.

[@carminemurray6624]

I listened to some of the Radio shows on a small transistor Radio with an earphone, those balmy summer moonlit nights.

[@forfluf]

The sets for the outdoors and the nighttime lighting was flawless.

[@SophieLovesSunsets]

The classics have such a charm about them, they may not have the fancy schmancy effects, but these movies are so much more intriguing and cosy to watch. Basil is a fantastic Sherlock 🕵‍♂

[@manonamountain]

What i miss most, when watching a classic like this, is the crisp, clear English language spoken by all, compared to all the 'innit' shite spoken today.

[@AbbasBinYounas]

True innit? 😜

[@christinaorriz7971]

manonamountain, Right!

[@manonamountain]

@Kevin McDougall Oooh you can read peoples minds...scary shit.

[@DustyFae]

And if every one spoke the same... what a dull world it would be..

[@DustyFae]

@travis aaron .. you are a racist, yes I see.... No one will be happy if the whole world spoke the same.. If you can not speak about current events ,why bring up as if ALL JEWS are bad.. like saying all Blacks are bad...

[@scotty5717]

Almost 80 year old,but still the best Hound of the Baskerville's,with the best Sherlock Holmes and Watson in Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce

[@leelakrishnabaina5736]

It's my 10th standard school book story... Nostalgic..... Love to watch it again and again..........

[@paulwalker1793]

Absolutely love the film. The best ever. Nigel Bruce and basil rathbone. You'll never find better

[@ritataylor324]

Basel rathbone is one fine actor as is Bruce. Together they make Sherlock Holmes fabulous. Both are very entelagent in their own way. Love this movie it's one of my favorites. Sherlock always gets the vilen in the he end. That hound scared me as a child still spooks me now that I am older. Love these old movies they keep you watching.

[@marysepradet6515]

love this actor playing Dr Watson !

[@dvvalant]

My mom was responsible for my interest in these films. She loved them! Rathbone and Bruce are the ONLY Homes and Watson in my book. They were born to play those roles. Times classics. I love the proper English always used. I can watch these over and over again.

[@terryt.1643]

My mother and I watched these together, too. She’s been gone almost thirty years ago and I still remember and enjoy these films in her memory.

[@robertpayne6366]

Wonderful. The style of acting is superb. No-one is thinking about their ego. The result is a great focus on the plot and character. Visually a treat. There are brilliant actors now, but these actors, bred on stage, bring a completely different and utterly gripping dynamic to the film.

[@mariaretali]

Basil Rathbone was the ultimate version of Holmes ;no one has ever been able to hold a candle to him

[@anthonysokolsky6210]

125% agree with you!

[@phyllishawkins4242]

@@anthonysokolsky6210 erase

[@anthonysokolsky6210]

@@phyllishawkins4242 Why should I erase?

[@larryjohnson9098]

Never gets old

[@hv5071]

Old is gold

[@plain_simple_garak]

I'm always amazed at how well the dog/dogs were trained in this film. Those are some intense action scenes and stunts at the end, and they are believable even all these decades later. Hope they got lots of treats

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

I'm more curious about the dog they used to record the audio. If you mute the movie, you can easily imagine the dog just being uber playful. But the snarling had to come from somewhere!

[@sharonmitchell1757]

To get any dog to bark is easy, it’s keeping them quiet is the biggest problem, no matter the breed or how well trained

[@s.scirocco4411]

Except for one thing that kind of takes away from the believability of the ferocious dog- it's violently wagging tail! No matter how good the dog was you just can't keep them from wagging their tail! It was the same thing when they filmed Cujo. Turn the volume off and you have one very happy dog wrestling around!

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

@@s.scirocco4411 hahaha i'll look for that next time

[@Shineon83]

….It’s the only part of this film that makes me intensely upset….You cannot “train” a dog to foam at the mouth like that & show that degree of viciousness (I’m referring to the scenes not involving an actor. They used trained dogs for the scenes with actors) ….I’m afraid they very badly mistreated those dogs-breeding them for viciousness (as many hideous dog fighting rings do today)….Then, they shot them full of Amphetamines/adrenaline to provoke the over-the-top drooling, foaming behavior…. Unfortunately, there were no laws against animal cruelty on the books at the time-and studios were some of the greatest offenders….(It literally took the rare intervention of actors like Jimmy Stuart & Doris Day to insist animals used in their films were treated humanely)…

[@ejkr2051]

I think around a dozen Sherlock movies were made between 39 and '48. You'd almost forgot that even during war time movies were being made. Making some of the movies following this one even more an accomplishment. This one though, probably being the best one.

[@dianeescoffier8652]

That last line of the movie, tho'... "Oh Watson, the needle." LOL

[@davidhewson8605]

Sherlock, rational and his friend Dr. Watson emotional. Best pair ever. Pleasure to watch. Thank you all.

[@michelleregis6181]

I enjoy B.Rathbone s portrayal of S Holmes the best , he is most distinguished not overdone like some others , i also appreciate the feel of the films created in the 40s which appear to add a certain mystery feel.

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

so this book by Conan Doyal we had/made (not even sure if I read the whole thing) to read in 6th or 7th grade by this weirdo teacher, a liberal I later realized named Mr. Zito. I cannot rem one thing as this film starts. Did I even read the book>>? Perhaps it will come back to me. Rather forget that year anyway hated my teachers and hated school.

[@raymondkurtyka754]

Having to put up with a liberal teacher no wonder you didn't like school

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

@@raymondkurtyka754 Being from a Republican Family and a person who never liked excessive regulations, this even as a kid.. Republicans are true Capitalists & feel that entitlements are not something to be given out on just a whim. Go to work. Build your own dream.

[@dalehood1846]

@@BrianCarnevaleB26 we need to return to that. The Lord help us all. Stay safe and God bless.

[@johnshields6852]

There's nothing like the Sherlock movies, back in the day this would've been the big movie of its day.

[@thelastmotel]

They were considered B-Movies at the time. Fillers between the newsreels, cartoons, and the main picture.

[@donrocin]

Interesting last line from Holmes: "Oh Watson, the needle"

[@ciaran6171]

Yes, Holmes enjoyed nothing better than a spot of tapestry before turning in.

[@None-zc5vg]

Rathbone had a great voice and its worth watching these pictures just to hear his authoritative delivery, just as you could sit through any rubbish that James Mason had to perform in.

[@eboracum2012]

I enjoy James Mason wherever I find him. I particularly enjoyed '5 Fingers', although others may disagree. As a servant, Mason is more cultured and well mannered than any of his public school employers.

[@jpwartist]

James mason was a good Watson to Christopher Plummers Holmes in the very dark movie Murder By Decree.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Mason had such a great voice! I loved him as Norman Maine in A Star Is Born, and in North By Northwest and Lord Jim!

[@kevinrussell1144]

Two of the supporting cast include character actor John Carradine and the handsome Richard Greene, he of Robin Hood (television version) and Forever Amber fame. They demonstrate the depth of the cast and help explain why this version has long remained a favorite. It also doesn't hurt that the script doesn't wander too far from the book and the Dartmoor atmosphere is terrific, considering the time it was made.

[@maryeckel9682]

I love how so many shots are directly based on the original illustrations. Beautiful cinematography and art direction.

[@terrafullsight]

ALWAYS loved watching these movies,, describe as a masterpiece !!!

[@del2591]

A 'classic' that will be watched for generations to come, thanks for posting.... :)

[@The2ndGentleman]

I love the old films of Sherlock, I love the great films of Sherlok homes, these truly were the better times of the world

[@JohnBernardon-py7wf]

I have been rotating through the 14 movies with basil and Nigel for the last few months. I watch them over and over again. My ex-wife could only watch a movie one time she refused to watch a movie the second time. I feel sorry for people who think that way. I was born during the million dollar movie you were in New York City where they showed the same film for an entire week twice every night and three times each day on weekends. That was on channel 9 in New York City.

[@margiewatson6081]

One of those films that would not have the same impact if filmed in colour! Thank you for making this available

[@geschaub]

WATSON! The Games afoot. :-)

[@jerrycottrell302]

One of his best efforts ! I never get tired of it !

[@carminemurray6624]

Back in the day, when I watched great classic movies on colour television, I oftentimes turned the colour knob down and watched in B&W for a nostalgic effect.

[@RudolphFurtado]

In the time of "CORONAVIRUS WORLD WAR - 3" in 2020 when your own life is at the hands of a invisible pandemic it's cinema that breaks all barriers and provides solace and entertainment.As a lifelong fan of "SHERLOCK HOLMES" having even visited the "Sherlock Holmes" museum at Baker Street in London it's a pleasure watching the short black and white vintage films .Have seen "The Hound of Baskervilles" numerous times as well as a performance on stage.This is the first time seeing this film in black and white .Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. John Watson have set the method of acting for future generation of actors playing the role.Over the decades "SHERLOCK HOLMES" has been played by numerous actors but my personal feeling is that Basil.Rathbone with his impeccable British English was the best actor to have played "SHERLOCK HOLMES".Now who was the best actor to have played "007 James Bond" over the decades ! Ahoy !

[@user-up8jx3mt6j]

Can you imagine the atmosphere and the quality of this classic had it been made in color ? A great deal of cinematic magic would be irretrievably lost, along with it's time, place, and historical ambience.

[@rajan3338]

THE BEST SHERLOCK HOMES I HAD EVER SEEN ..& THE FILM IS NUMBER 1...! Dr WATSON...SIR HENRY & STAPLETON IS ALSO VERY GOOD!💟✌️

[@paulb2049]

Who would think 80 yrs on watching this film on an iPad,listening with ear buds.....

[@larrylairsonjr5129]

I watched these as akid in the 1970's with my Mom, Dad and sister every Friday and Saturday night, They would alternate with the Charlie Chan movies. Very fond memories for Me seeing this movie again!

[@sherrihinton8567]

Larry, the same for me. I often go to sleep listening to both

[@tuxiclassicpage]

One of the Philadelphia TV stations did that in the early 1980s. We used to watch them all the time.

[@jayaitch8671]

@@tuxiclassicpage Yes indeed. ! I am in the Phila. area also I viewed these movies every sat. Nite as a youngster in the 70s! I enjoyed them immensely.

[@Beaglegirl1120]

My favorite mystery. My favorite classic story. My favorite Sherlock Holmes. The Hound of the Baskervilles is gold😍❤️👍🏻👍🏻. Plus every version I’ve seen always never fails to to give me chills from each creepy howls of the Hound.😱😬

[@paulwalker1793]

One of my favourite films. And I must admit the greatest Sherlock and Watson ever..

[@tonmisty]

I have the collection of these Rathbone and Bruce films on DVD and never get tired of watching them. Brilliant.

[@herrp8765]

Me too. I've gotten rid of many DVDs while de-cluttering over and over, but these gems remain in the cabinet. Just can't get rid of 'em.

[@ektasharma3276]

Hit a like who are watching this movie in coronavirus lockdown

[@jonsey3645]

Great old movies without the first smarmy insult or joke at anyone's expense... unless you happen to be of color. Still good stuff.

[@sherrihinton8567]

Ekta. For sure

[@MrSpencerhammond]

I think these films are just great just keep looking at all the scenery so amazing such as Holmes beautiful staircase 👌

[@MrTimezone2]

Watson the needle.

[@nidoqueen106]

yeeep, thought I'd see how horror movies started out while Im locked up here. This was one of the few good ones of its time.

[@41hijinx90]

This has always been my favorite of all the Sherlock Holmes movies.

[@peteadey8752]

Timeless 80yr old movies I’ve seen and remember all of them

[@beabolay-og7178]

When I was in my 9th grade my english teacher made me pick from a pile of books to read for the holidays and I picked this one. It was such an honor to narate the story after the break infront of my classmates.