Review of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) by A Z — 07 Nov 2007

My favorite of the Basil Rathbone Sherlock series. It's clever, dark and kinda scary too.

This review of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) was written by A Z on 07 Nov 2007.

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

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