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Release Date:
31 March 1939 (USA)
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Plot:
Sherlock Holmes ,aided by Dr Watson, investigates mysterious deaths apparently caused by a family curse.
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Runtime:
80 min
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
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Trivia:
Publicity materials referred to the dog who played the title character as "Chief". The dog's actual name was "Blitzen" but this was thought to sound too German.
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Goofs:
Continuity: The position of Dr. Watson's left hand as he his writing his first, second and fourth letters back to Sherlock Holmes.
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Quotes:
Dr. Watson:
It's a pity you didn't think about bringing that infernal violin of yours - to regale me with some of your music!
Sherlock Holmes:
I DID, my dear Watson! Anything to oblige!
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he whips out the violin and begins to play]
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I am a huge fan of all the Rathbone/Bruce movies, but this is the best of them all. The atmosphere and lighting casts the perfect mood for the dark, creepy moor where strange goings on interest Holmes and Watson to help the young heir of Baskerville Hall. All the actors do an excellent job, and the movie, filmed some 60 years go does not seem dated. The writing, directing, acting, etc all stand up, even now, some years later. I also liked the 1959 Hammer Version of this story, but Peter Cushing is not the perfect Sherlock Holmes. Basil Rathbone is the definitive Holmes as Nigel Bruce is the perfect Dr. Watson. Watch this sometime soon and enjoy!!!