Sherlock Holmes - The Hound of the Baskervilles, Part 2 (1968)

[@tomservo5347]

Cushing has a striking appearance as is. Playing eccentric Holmes is perfect for his looks. Of all the different Sherlock Holmes I feel this version captures the true bond between Watson and Holmes. While I like Nigel Bruce I like this version showing Watson as a very competent sleuth with the tutelage of Holmes.

[@joeaustin4472]

Peter Cushing.. a legend.. and an incredibly talented gent, best Holmes player I've ever seen. Also a very wonderful and good hearted gent, any fellow actors or actresses who met him loved him, as did a lot of crews. Thanks Mr Cushing, thank you so much for so many years of wonderful acting, and thanks so much to the host KZbinr for putting this on, this perhaps my 2nd fav version of the story.

[@john-og4ls]

If you see this, please send positive vibes my way. I’ve been struggling with health issues for years and could use your prayers.

[@5106ammieDam]

I hope you are better now then 4 months ago❤ If not, I hope this helps, lots of love to you, even if we don’t know each other.

[@rajshekhar8202]

Best version of all hound movies . Thank you sir .

[@martinwelsford1353]

Many people have played the part and Jeremy Brett is probably the best. But Mr Cushing and Mr Stock encapsulate the spirit of Sir Arthurs' novels. Very enjoyable

[@JanPBtest]

And there was the great Douglas Wilmer series with the same Nigel Stock as Dr. Watson.

[@mattp1002]

There were all great in their different acting approaches to the original story.

[@michaeldevaney5728]

A total masterpiece definitely my favourite version of the hound of the baskervilles excellent to the extreme

[@Jamesandcheraylucas]

I searched specifically, for Peter Cushing. 👍😊

[@dr.subhasishthakur8076]

Very well made. The acting is superb. It is heartening to see the director adhering strictly to the novel by Sir Aurthur Conan Doyle without making some unnecessary changes.

[@rp6762]

Yes, I especially like that they didn't "dramatise" the ending. Unfortunately there are quite a lot of additions in the other episodes with these actors.

[@p_nk7279]

Watson is great in this two-part episode! And I like Cushing a lot as Holmes. I’ll watch ‘Blue Carbuncle’ next, one of my faves Yee ha!

[@michaeldevaney5728]

And you look an extremely beautiful lady

[@michaeldevaney5728]

Sheer class a total masterpiece absolutely excellent unbelievablely unique

[@michaeldevaney5728]

This version is absolutely excellent unbelievablely unique in my opinion the best version of the hound of the baskervilles ever excellent

[@eugenebell3166]

Agreed👍, I have just finished the Conan Doyle book, and this is the closest film adaptation I have seen.

[@trelawnny]

How many times have I watched this, I refuse to count 😂😂😂😂😂❤❣❤

[@marcolinoviolinista]

Indeed, it is never boring!

[@brianwolle2509]

cushing was born to be holmes and many other great parts too! greetings from maryland.

[@nickyd.4695]

I suggest watching the older version with Basil Rathbone. I consider him the greatest Holmes of them all.

[@itzakpoelzig330]

He's definitely my favorite Van Helsing.

[@mattdeans9873]

WOW what a wonderful post. Thank you so much for two nights of superb entertainment.

[@patriciajrs46]

It takes alot to play true fear without letting it take over your entire performance. This is well acted as well.

[@glennjames665]

I haven't seen Peter Cushings Hammer film of 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' for a long time, and came across his BBC series on here by chance. This is absolutely terrific - a superb performance by Peter, I could hardly take my eyes off him. And supported by a wonderful Watson, I am extremely impressed! This also has that lovely old BBC feeling of dramas made for dark winter nights when the wind sings around the chimney pots :)

[@RamblerReb]

"Cave Canem Nocte"-- "Beware the dog in the night." I love the BBC set designer sense of humor.

[@richardluck]

I love Nigel Bruce and Peter Cushing they go together like bread and butter

[@johnnyjensen8805]

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[@silvia7597]

Thank you so much for posting! Though I am a Brett unconditional fan, I loved Cushing s feverish Holmes! And Watson is damn good, too!

[@marcolinoviolinista]

You are welcome! :)

[@michaeldevaney5728]

What do you think of Ian Richardson as Holmes

[@10995]

Finally, i only ever saw the climax from this version of Peter Cushing hound of the Baskervilles. I can finally see it in its entirety.

[@sharonellis8776]

Peter was perfect as Sherlock. xx

[@jimruggirello5092]

All the versions (Brett, Ian Richardson, Rathbone, Cushing I) make changes and add or subtract stuff, but this version does less of all those things. It's well done and well cast, and Cushing is excellent.

[@praggypopsqa4652]

Great ending. Thanks you for the free movie. I can't decide which I enjoy most, Cushing, Lee, Brett or Rathbone, but the country house in this one is my favorite and the moors, which appear to be on location, where some are filmed so dark that you can assume it's a studio lot. What's not to love about an aristocrats English country house?

[@marcolinoviolinista]

You are welcome! :) I agree, English country houses are so adorable, I would love to live in one!

[@philipinchina]

I think this is the best version I have ever seen. Nothing added, just a few points removed to condense it into the time available.

[@arisl2370]

definately the best version !

[@marcolinoviolinista]

The most faithful to the book, for sure! :)

[@sachdevkaurbala9705]

The very best version, of all the versions I have seen.

[@michaeldevaney5728]

This is definitely my favourite version of the hound of the baskervilles absolutely excellent

[@jamiewhittle5443]

Peter Cushing was a bloody good Sherlock Holmes

[@marcolinoviolinista]

No doubt about it! :)

[@wannutalk]

thank you for posting, so very much enjoy these films.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

You are welcome! :)

[@susanbeesley8299]

Brilliant x

[@neilputland9407]

The best way to appreciate these story's, is to read the original text. For it it is not only the contents of the story's but the beauty of the language being written. Although some of the words I have to look up , as to there meaning.

[@Robotina-e8u]

Yes, reading would help to appreciate the stories and always beneficial to look up unfamiliar words and their meanings.

[@wesleycook7687]

Best Holmes ever. Saw him in the 1959 Hammer Films Hound Of The Baskervilles. Rathbone was good. But Peter Cushing is great.

[@michaeldevaney5728]

But this isn't the version with cushing

[@michaeldevaney5728]

Absolutely excellent unbelievablely unique

[@davidandrews8963]

Loved this Gary Raymond ( Sir Henry) is alive and well today in his 80s 👍😃🌹

[@atsukorichards1675]

Sergeant Moffat from The Rat Patrol!

[@davidandrews8963]

@@atsukorichards1675 Hey there I just looked that up not heard of that cheers I'm gonna watch one just out of curiosity 🥂🍀

[@larrycarmody8325]

Yeah, he's same age as myself.

[@footfault]

So grateful that you posted this excellent film. Not only is Cushing a very good actor, but he even looks the part - ascetic, self-possessed. After having discovered Cushing in the part a few years ago, I can still like Brett's efforts, but he's no longer the quintessential Holmes for me. Cushing is. Thank you. What a pity some of the 1968 entries are not available.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

You are welcome! I also think that, Cushing is the quintessential Holmes! :)

[@marcolinoviolinista]

There are some legends that the other episodes' tapes are hidden somewhere, I hope that the legends are true.

[@nickyd.4695]

@@marcolinoviolinista Have to disagree, to me Basil Rathbone is the premier Holmes.

[@babybutchie]

Agree with Nicky D. Basil Rathbone was the man.

[@wesleycook7687]

@@marcolinoviolinista I agree 100 percent. I have 5 BBC episodes and the Hammer film, Hound Of The Baskervilles from 1959. I also have a couple of Dr. Who movies starring Mr. Cushing. As an English actor ,he captures the essence of Sherlock Holmes better than Basil Rathbone or the American actors that try to fake the English accent. I did like Murder By Decree starring Christopher Plumner.

[@Huckster-tj9if]

Brilliant Characters & Crew never allowing the Suspense to falter

[@marbleman52]

Dang...it sure ended abruptly.! I was expecting the next scene where Holmes sums up the story and ties everything together for us.

[@Master_Blackthorne]

Well, Holmes explained everything towards the end. So there was no need to. In a book it works, but not in a film

[@praggypopsqa4652]

marbleman52 - I just watched an anime version that ended more abrubtly. Oh well, freebies on YT. Beggars and all . . .

[@praggypopsqa4652]

SPOILER ALERT: (for non - Holmers) I am only vaguely familiar with the Holmes' series and plots, despite watching them off and on over the years. Usually, I'm not good at figuring the guilty party, but this time I knew from the beginning. As soon as he mentioned the other Baskerville heir, I was certain that it was him. Who else would know that?

[@jonhohensee3258]

marbleman - me too

[@marcolinoviolinista]

I thought that as well, I believe that this happened because of the length of the episode that they had to strictly follow...

[@quintork4100]

probably the best version,cushing is a fantastic holmes,the christopher lee one is great,but,this is my favourite!

[@thregar]

In this adaptation, Sir Henry is a quite remarkably level headed and forgiving chap. Possibly due to his young age. This version is brilliant.

[@tazmunster7646]

Enjoyed both parts. thank you for posting

[@stevesebzda570]

I think I enjoyed this one the most [With all of them in mind, also] How this was shortened into an hour [or 1:11] is beyond me. It always struck me as too pat that Barrymore was seen/discovery in one night [when this one shows it probably the proper way -- first seeing seen, then the next night caught] There is more in this version in other words [but nice imagining the others at the same time]being. Nice [I think Peter Cushing is a more compassionate Holmes -- Basil Rathbone also great -- and Jeremy Brett a more hardened version ] All of the Holmes and Watsons are good [I'll watch anything -- having read these stories back to back and mixed-up in my youth] Nice.. Thanks for having this [Almost *two hours* of bliss -- courtesy of Peter Cushing and yourself lol ]. 👍😂😎☕️☕️

[@davidbanks4168]

I remember seeing this as a little kid on a b&w telly.

[@glennjames665]

I meant to say, thanks for posting this, it's absolutely terrific :)

[@bixbybixby6752]

I've always thought H of the B was the make or break story for any actor who was portraying Holmes, and each actor knew it, so they put everything they had into it.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

I think that as well, both times that Cushing portrayed it, he put a lot on it!

[@patriciajrs46]

Oh what an ending!

[@chrislong3938]

I really need to read the book! Every movie version I've seen so far is different!

[@sirjosh9]

First a Great Dane in the 1959 version, now a Rottweiler in this version as the fearsome beast.

[@joannklonowski5629]

phew, crossing from that gate to the house...I have felt that before!

[@jonathonfloyd5757]

I have now watched three different film adaptations of this story (Brett, Cushing, and Rathbone). Each brings a unique take on the story. Brett is by far my favorite Holmes and his version is as faithful as a film adaptation can reasonably be to the original story. This, Cushing's take, is delightful for what I see as Watson's increased role--for example, his solo meeting with Mr. Frankland from the original is replaced by a direct interrogation of Laura Lyons, which portrays Watson as being more capable than some of the other versions. Rathbone's is probably the least faithful to the text, as most of his film versions were (when they were even based on text, which several were not at all), but it's refreshingly condensed and moves the plot along at an exciting and breezy pace.

[@luismantaras6460]

A very good version of this Holmes classic. I liked this "other" Nigel acting in the role of Watson as well. He has more camera than Cushing too. Thank you.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

Yeah, I think it's one of the most faithful versions of the book, one of the few that filmed in real locations.

[@keithnaylor1981]

Terrific, but Yep the ending is definitely is too abrupt, almost like it’s been trimmed, no other Holmes episode ends this way!

[@anshukmitra]

Probably the most accurate adaption.

[@jonkassaw5260]

I just saw the 1981 Soviet Union version, best ever! Exceptional! Has English subtitles too!

[@ccsitaround]

Great version of this story, thanks for posting. Seems strange that Sherlock wasn't more aware of that fog?

[@jonhohensee3258]

That's not a question.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

You are welcome! :)

[@patriciajrs46]

I agree that this version of Watson seems much more capable of figuring things out. The others seem to portray Watson as rsther a buffoon. Which he is not.

[@praggypopsqa4652]

Two roles crown a British actor's career in the popular market: Holmes and Bond, James Bond. Holmes is my favorite, however, hands down. Still, I look forward to newer iterations of Holmes and new story lines for Bond. Although I liked Cumberbatch as Holmes, I wasn't all too impressed with the newer stories. I guess that makes me a purist.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

I can understand it. And, as a matter of fact, my favorite actors from James Bond and Sherlock Holmes are the ones that sought the most reference in the books (Timothy Dalton and Peter Cushing), which makes me, I would say, a purist as well...

[@maryoleary5044]

Great!

[@jeffreyriley8742]

I wonder if Cushing is the only Holmes to dramatize Hound of the Baskervilles twice?

[@marcolinoviolinista]

And he should have done thrice! Haha I believe this is the most faithful adaptation of the book. I enjoy a lot the movie from 1959 - the Hammer's horror mood and Christopher Lee as a Baskerville - but this one bring a lot of unexplored themes. Although I miss the traditional Holme's clothes. But it is ok, in the book there is no mention either.

[@terrortorn]

Basil Rathbone did it. His film and a radio play version with Nigel Bruce..

[@marcolinoviolinista]

Basil too? Wooow D:

[@Elmokaila]

master Cushing was in the Hammer baskervilles too...

[@tommyhemlock7915]

Is that Jeremy Corbyn playing Barrymore? The hound in this version has easily the least scariest howl.

[@michaelkluko3660]

Too bad Cushing died before they started handing out Knighthoods like leaflets. The honor has been diluted to say the least . Like the ( mis named )Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

[@malcomlovejoy]

Mike, Spot On ! Sir Mick Jagger? gimme a break & people raising sand cause their fav artist isn't in that sham hall of fame, more like a hall of popularity not passionate artists. Pure B-S

[@michaelkluko3660]

@@malcomlovejoy thanks for that . But I will say there is one R&Roll dude who did deserve his . Ray Davis . His music was mostly turned toward his British home . And he’s cranked it out for over 50 years ❤️

[@stevebrindle1724]

As a Sherlock Holmes super fan who read all the books I place Cushing and Stock in second place behind Jeremy Brett's superb Granada version. I like Rathbone as Holmes but for me, his versions are spoilt by portraying Dr Watson as a buffoon. He was not written that way!

[@patrickgriffitt9136]

Im sorry, he really needs a deerstalker hat. It would be more appropriate for the weather on the moors. Its almost a Holmes trademark.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

Yes, I miss that too. In the Hammer movie he wears it. But actually, I read again the book on these days and there is not a single moment that says he was with the deerstalker hat in this story. For example in the Boscombe Valley Mistery it is clearly written he wears it, and it is portrayed like that in the respective episode. Quite interesting that they followed the small details, but I agree with you, the famous clothes would be very appropriate for this type of weather.

[@nikolaykrotov8673]

19:30 - boom mic is visible in the top left corner of the screen :)

[@terrortorn]

There isn't a single version of H ot B that has Holmes and Watson reacting quickly to the hound attacking Sir Henry. They stand around and watch the dog get a good couple more bites in before they shoot. I know in the story they are supposed to be momentarily frozen in fear but it never ceases to frustrate me. The tale is the most disjointed Holmes story but after all Holmes's adventures and Watson's Afghanistan campaign they wouldn't be so concerned about a big dog that they couldn't shoot it in the head immediately.

[@footfault]

Maybe they were taking the time to find a clean shot, and not shoot Sir Henry instead?

[@marcolinoviolinista]

It is the climax, nothing better than leaving the audience frozen with fear having the protagonists acting as such, I would say.

[@terrortorn]

@@marcolinoviolinista But by then Holmes and Watson knew Stapleton was the murderer. The ambush of the hound with Sir Henry as bait had been set. Holmes's investigations had even led him to know the shop in London where the hound had been bought. In addition the audience also knows Stapleton is the miscreant and that there is no "supernatural" element as a result. At this point there are no surprises left but the death of Stapleton in the mire. I think Doyle had a story image, whatever its real origins, that was based on a glowing hound running across the moor and It was only at the attack on Sir Henry that he could show in it writing. The pause of H & W is the pause of the writer to show what really sold him on the story.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

@@terrortorn Hmm that's true, you've got a point...

[@angloaust1575]

There was a 1950s version with Cushing and lee same plot

[@GalenNight]

You may fire when ready, Watson

[@willmfrank]

Notice how Cushing restrains Stock -- not once, but several times -- to prevent Watson from attempting to rescue Stapleton. Is Holmes concerned for Watson's safety? Or does he want to ensure Stapleton's demise?

[@Robotina-e8u]

Watson's safety would be paramount. :)

[@julieanncarter6797]

Interesting to see Philip Bond, (Albert Frazer from The Onedin Line), playing this earlier role as Mr Stapleton.

[@CaminoAir]

The ending is very abrupt. The book contains a final scene in Baker Street (as far as I remember). I'm not complaining exactly, because this version does have differences (just as any other version I've seen) and that makes it more distinctive. The priest with the telescope is completely missing. As far as I remember, the Tom Baker serial was the most complete adaption.

[@CaminoAir]

I should have said that Cushing was great. It's taken me several of his Holmes stories to get over my familiarity with him to accept him as Holmes. Stock is very good, but he's landed with being the comic relief. Since the Doyle Watson was the narrator of the stories, he could be the competent and solid Watson. The TV and screen Watson's don't have that responsibility, so the scriptwriters chose to make him more distinctive from Holmes.

[@tatibetathy]

I feel sorry for the hound!

[@mrskenscott9643]

Great adaptation. Although the script is almost identical to the later Jeremy Brett version in the 90s.

[@roybeckett4118]

Cushion was good but rathbone was brilliant. In my opinion.

[@lucyfisher8347]

Laura Lyons is dressed in period, but "Miss Stapleton" is wearing a hairstyle and makeup from 1968!

[@marcolinoviolinista]

Miss Stapleton was ahead of her time! Hahaha

[@patrickgriffitt9136]

How to I.D. Sherlock Holmes: Deerstalker hat, Calabash pipe, violin,rather sharp features.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

No doubt about it!

[@Kranford]

This one's a bit of an odd duck for me. Everything is woven together perfectly... right up until the Hound pounces Sir Henry. The constant jump-cuts and the sudden ending result in failing to stick the landing. It's great up until then.

[@justdeepblue3]

Good show, but in the 1939 movie, Richard Green as 'Sir Henry' looked so young and innocent nobody could take his place.

[@indranilbasuroy1412]

Very well set. But where is Mr. Lestrade, The police officer, who came from London,I suppose, at the end??

[@starbeardiesyoung]

Indranil Basu Roy: Lestrade missed the train

[@Master_Blackthorne]

Elementary, my dear Indranil. In the book.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

When he arrived he had to quarantine

[@marcolinoviolinista]

@@starbeardiesyoung lol

[@Master_Blackthorne]

@@marcolinoviolinista LOL!

[@Dmitriy_Bezfamilnyi]

This seems to be the best "anglosaxon" (British or American) adaptation of all I've seen so far (though Hickox's one of 1983 was also cool, even "blood freezing", for its time and for me being about ten then). The actors here are brilliant and the plot is rather close to the original. So to say, the script writer doesn't consider himself excessively smarter than Conan Doyle. Yet I'd daresay that no less valuable is the Soviet adaptation by Igor Maslennikov, of 1981, having just one serious drawback - being in Russian. But otherwise it's very entertaining with its excellent cast, mild humor and very careful attitude towards the source.

[@laldhil.p.n5644]

Nice

[@marcolinoviolinista]

Yes, indeed! :)

[@vincentcampos6354]

Sad ending but justice has been serve.😢 I just do not think that Sir Holmes and Watson let him drown in the quicksand.

[@AnthropoidOne]

Would Miss Stapleton have met Henry Baskerville on the moor without a chaperone? I wouldn't think so.

[@msatxgault560]

This & the Jeremy Brett adaption are so much alike & better than the adaption with Basil Rathbone

[@michaeldevaney5728]

Please accept as a total compliment but yu look amazing xxxx

[@larrycarmody8325]

Watson, just can't keep his mouth shut, he talks before he thinks, I don't know why Sherlock keeps him around.

[@SebiSlide-iv1uo]

Jack death was hardh

[@stephenoakleaf3647]

why didn't stapleton turn around instend of dying in the mire?

[@TheCastellan]

Because if Holmes caught him, he'd have a rope around his neck in the near future.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

@@TheCastellan Yeah it was checkmate for him...

[@marcolinoviolinista]

I think he had no chance anymore, the police would find him someday...

[@footfault]

Once your foot is caught in that muck, there's only one direction - down.

[@richardwallace1405]

Poor dog...

[@naughtyskywalker9292]

*... Grand Moff Tarkin ?*

[@marcolinoviolinista]

And Van Helsing!

[@hcu4359]

@@marcolinoviolinista And Baron Frankenstein!

[@ИгорьЗеньков-ф4ц]

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[@Davidbld]

Wow, Holmes sure pumped a few shots into that poor dog! Baskerville hound lives matter.

[@russellb5573]

It is strange to me, that so many people like this version, it appears. I watched it out of curiosity (as I haven't seen it for a long time) and I probably won't be watching it again. While it has certain merits, the music cutting in and out at odd times, the lines almost being fluffed during the entirety of the two parts and the on occasion, very odd directing and editing choices, just ruin it for me and take me out of the story. It is a shame that no recorded version, has truly been able to capture the terror of this convoluted tale, successfully. Perhaps, therein lies the problem. No one has been able to and no one will ever be able to, pull together the strands of the story, satisfactorily. I did have a good laugh listening to Watson creak his way into the awful stone shelter on the moors set though; that was fun

[@vidhushekhar17]

Not for me. Not without Mr. Brett. NO.

[@henrikechers9995]

An okay version of Baskerville. Jeremy Brett, and Basil Rathbone, are still the best versions

[@kingbolo4579]

I'll sound a contrary note. Peter Cushing was a fine and talented actor, well deserving of the esteem in which he's still held. But in this adaptation - not for me. He's too old, and too benign. I don't see the mercurial brilliance that was so well captured by Jeremy Brett.

[@johnfarrant9325]

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[@simonWarner-pw5bl]

I do like this version but the definitive version surely must belong to Basil Rathbone. I am not a fan of Jeremy Brett. Cushing plays Holmes very well

[@probablynotmyname8521]

Ugh that flat studio lighting.

[@rakhimahadik8651]

Hindi dubb pls

[@anneliesesteden390]

Very heartless ending! Cruel👎

[@Elmokaila]

not very good perfomans..but very accurate show...Master Cushing good do better..

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

You are wrong -Mr Cushing ALWAYS did his best in whatever role he was playing. He was the consummate actor, utterly dedicated to his art. Just listen to Sir Christopher Lee's moving and genuine tribute to his dear friend. On KZbin, of course.

[@eannh4928]

Peter Cushing played Holmes in H of B twice. Which one do you prefer?

[@marcolinoviolinista]

I think the performance is quite good, considering the short period of filming between episodes. Cushing did a wonderful job, as always.

[@marcolinoviolinista]

@@eannh4928 The Hammer version I would say... despite the BBC version being the most faithful... and you, which one do you prefer?

[@marcolinoviolinista]

@@blairmacewancrosbie8646 Totally agree!!!

[@alfredgeorge3186]

Horrible...

[@loobylooroden6176]

Sir Henry's voice and way of speaking makes me cringe.

[@hcu4359]

He's probably the worst thing about this adaptation, and not just because nearly everyone who cares enough to watch this is probably mentally measuring him against Christopher Lee's Sir Henry. Sir Henry Baskerville is a difficult character to make interesting, but he should not be so annoying that we're rooting for the Hound.

[@michaeldevaney5728]

I agree his voice is absolutely diabolical

[@musicologo1able]

He was supposed to be a Canadian...hence that voice...

[@benedictcowell6547]

Quite the best Sherlock Holmes and once again the BBC Drama department before being sabotaged by Murdoch, Thatcher ,and the Tories. A superb adaptation. The quality of BBC Television in these years was supreme.