He's one of history's most beloved fictional detectives. A bit peculiar of habit, woefully disorganized, and unmistakably brilliant, Sherlock Holmes has captured our hearts and imaginations for well over a century. The popularity of his adventures led to the creation of the television series "Sherlock Holmes", starring Ronald Howard as the famous detective. The Sherlock Holmes DVD collection features episodes from the television series, as well as movies featuring Basil Rathbone, one of the most widely recognized players of Holmes.
TheVintageTheatre.com offers an excellent Sherlock Holmes DVD collection that is sure to delight any fan of this inimitable sleuth. Containing 8 movies, 20 TV episodes, 4 radio broadcasts and an interview with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the set provides countless hours of entertainment and insight. It's perhaps fitting that the man who was so dedicated to solving mysteries and riddles has always remained a bit of a mystery himself.
The Movies
Four great movies are featured on the first Sherlock Holmes DVD. These are "The Woman in Green", which pits Holmes against Professor Moriarty, his famed arch-nemisis; "Terror by Night", in which Holmes and Watson are confined on a train with a host of questionable characters; "Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon", which finds Sherlock Holmes battling to keep a dangerous weapon out of the hands of the Nazis; and Rathbone's last turn as Holmes in "Dressed to Kill", where Holmes and Watson must figure out why people are driven to murder over what appear to be very simple music boxes. Rathbone portrayed Holmes in 14 movies altogether, as well as in the radio series and on stage. The Watson to his Holmes was portrayed by Nigel Bruce.
The Radio Shows
Perhaps one of the true treasures of he Sherlock Holmes DVD collection from The Vintage Theatre is the collection of radio shows featured on Disc 2. The show ran for nearly 8 years, and over 150 episodes have been found. The last episode aired on July 7, 1947, making these broadcasts a true rare find and a gem for Holmes aficionados.
The TV Series
From October 1954 until October 1955, the Sherlock Holmes TV series featured Ronald Howard in the title role. Regularly featuring Holmes, Watson, and Inspector Lestrade, the Scotland Yard inspector who makes up for in enthusiasm and tenacity what he might lack in detective skills. 20 episodes on discs 3 and 4 of the Sherlock Holmes DVD collection provide endless hours of excitement and intrigue.
Sherlock Holmes, with his dry wit, somewhat eccentric personality and keen mind, has long captured the imaginations of readers and viewers of all ages. The Sherlock Holmes DVD collection from The Vintage Theatre is a great way to relive the magic of this fantastic detective, and to pass on the greatness of his legend to younger generations. Find out more at www.thevintagetheatre.com.
