Review of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) by Orlok W — 31 Jul 2012

Rathbone's Introduction to the Ultimate Sherlock Holmes--The Game's Afoot!!

This review of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) was written by Orlok W on 31 Jul 2012.

The Hound of the Baskervilles has generally received very positive reviews.

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The first Holmes and Watson film to pair the brilliant Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce is a period piece (unlike the later films in the series…

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The first of the Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes' films The Hound of the Baskervilles is the best version of this most-filmed novel of Arthur…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 24 Jan 2011

A fairly faithful adaptation of one of my favourite stories, there are a few slight changes to the story are made to make it fit better as…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 12 Aug 2012

Basil is definitely the best Sherlock Holms ever. Dr Watson is a bit to slow minded in this movie. In fack he wasn't that stupid in the books…

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You guys, I haven't read any Sherlock Holmes books, but I'm pretty sure Watson wasn't a low-functioning RETARD…

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YOu have no idea how often I have watched this film! I love this. It's also on my iPod…

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