Review of Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) by Richard C — 07 Dec 2011
I've always had a massive problem with the Universal Holmes series and it comes down to how Nigel Bruce portrayed Watson as some sort of bumbling idiot. Otherwise these are superbly made adaptations of Doyles stories, with this one particularly so.
Rathbone has a ball as ever, the directing is first class along with the production values. Yes its dated a little in 80 odd years and wont hold the attention of todays audiences many of whom will assume that Holmes is more like Downey Jr but these films will always hold great affection in purists hearts.
This review of Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) was written by Richard C on 07 Dec 2011.
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death has generally received positive reviews.
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