Category Archives: Sherlock Holmes

Minor entry in the Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce Holmes-Watson series. Holmes is hired to take the heir to the throne of a foreign country back home. His father the king was assassinated. Holmes and Watson are going to escort Nikolas back … Continue reading →

Minor entry in the series concerns the search for a missing secret British document that could affect the world. The best part is George Zucco as the villain. A British agent is taking a document to Washington. On a train … Continue reading →

Good fast paced entry in the Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce series. This is loosely based on Doyle’s story, “The Adventure Of The Five Orange Pips.” Not a wasted minute in this one. In Drearcliffe Manor in Scotland the seven members of the … Continue reading →

Fun entry in the Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce,Sherlock Holmes series. Holmes battles a female villianess that must have been a fan of Dr.Fu-Manchu. Seven men have died in what’s been called Pajyma suicides. On a fishing trip, Holmes finds an article … Continue reading →

Good entry in the Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce Sherlock Holmes series. The screenplay is by mystery writer Frank Gruber. It’s based somewhat on two Holmes stories, “The Disappearance Of Lady Frances Carfax” and “The Adventure Of The Blue Carbuncle.” Holmes is hired … Continue reading →

A low point in the Basil Rathbone, Sherlock Holmes series. It’s not based on a story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and that may be one major reason for its weakness. Women are being murdered around London and after death, … Continue reading →