Faux trailer for first universal holmes entry, created for printback to 16mm. Everyone knows the name of sherlock holmes the fictional detective created by arthur conan doyle with his superhuman powers of observation and unbeatable methodology for solving crimes. The voice of terror when taunting saboteurs warn of a nazi invasion of the british isles through their horrific radio menace the voice of terror, the british intelligence s inner council calls in sherlock holmes to help in the crisis. These are the least effective of the set, as major departures from the essential holmesian spirit. The complete sherlock holmes and the complete tales of terror and mystery. John watson nigel bruce to help find out who is behind the attacks. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 youtube. Everybody thought i was just great, just hilarious. I had a highly abridged collection of sherlock holmes tales as a young lad, and i can now safely say that they dont hold a candle to the complete works. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror classic horror film. The film begins with a title card describing holmes and watson as ageless, as an explanation as to why the film is set in the 1940s rather than holmes era of 18811914, as the preceding 20th century fox films were. Sherlock holmes and the pursuit to algiers 1945 youtube. His last word leads holmes into the slums where he encounters kitty.
Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 cast and. Presented with a standard fullframe transfer and dolby digital stereo. The complete sherlock holmes collection 5 discs dvd. Ursula strauss sherlock holmes faces death 1943 action, crime, filmnoir. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror mpi home video. Based on conan doyles the adventure of the empty house, this sherlock holmes entry finds holmes basil rathbone and dr. In wartime england, cryptic radio broadcasts from nazi germany are spreading panic throughout the region.
About 23 of the way through the film there was a major anomaly pixellation, white blobs, disruptions in the sound, which lasted 10 or 20 seconds, enough to ruin my enjoyment watching the film especially at these prices. When the fabled star of rhodesia diamond is stolen on a london to edinburgh train and the son of its owner is murdered, sherlock holmes must discover which of his suspicious fellow passengers is responsible. Gavin robert barron, one of holmes s operatives, is killed with a german dagger in his. The complete sherlock holmes collection is comprised of all 14 classic films on 5 discs. My parents had a collection of the complete sherlock holmes stories in our home library. On the first night of their inquiry, holmes and watson find a. Its not the first time holmes faced the ripper see 1965s a study in terror, but its easily the best, and knowing its from the director of black christmas 1974, porkys 1981.
The master detective sherlock holmes basil rathbone and his faithful cohort dr. The complete sherlock holmes collection stars basil rathbone as the legendary sherlock holmes and nigel bruce as the venerable dr. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror is the third film in the basil rathbonenigel bruce series of. The film s plot is a mostly original story not directly based on any of arthur conan doyle s holmes tales, but it uses minor plot elements of the adventure of the empty house, the disappearance of lady frances carfax, and the sign of four.
Jun 25, 2019 if you like this show, please give me a like. This extensive collection includes all 18 installments in the classic film adaptation of the most famous fictional detective in history, sherlock holmes starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce. When i did the odd couple in college, having seen the movie two or three times, i essentially did my best walter matthau impersonation, figuring it wasnt going to get any better than that. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror faux trailer. The master detective sherlock holmes basil rathbone and his faith. It is loosely based on the five orange pips by arthur conan doyle, and features the characters sherlock holmes and dr. Watson, are visited the first night of their investigation. A clever art director, lighting cameraman, director, editor, etc. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 rotten. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror movie facebook. The complete works collection book 1 kindle edition by doyle, sir arthur conan, estate ltd. The next three movies, sherlock holmes and the voice of terror, sherlock holmes and the secret weapon, and sherlock holmes in washington, are unvarnished world war ii propaganda, with holmes aiding the cause of the allies.
Apr 15, 2017 papyrusbeetle said of sherlock holmes and the voice of terror, can it be the lowestbudget holmes film ever made. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. This is the film that somehow escaped the censors with a blatant reference to sherlocks cocaine habit. Although they may vary in quality, the universal holmes films are always entertaining, well photographed, andof coursehave the supreme master of the sherlock holmes portrayal, basil rathbone. When nazi saboteurs jeeringly predict to the nation of new depredations via their radio voice of terror, the intellegence inner council summons sherlock holmes to help in the crisis. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 john rawlins. Sherlock holmes the voice of terror 1942 full movie. May 21, 2014 the complete sherlock holmes and the complete tales of terror and mystery. With basil rathbone, nigel bruce, alan mowbray, dennis hoey. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror is the third film in the basil rathbonenigel bruce series of sherlock holmes movies and the first to be produced by. Watch sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion.
On the first night of their inquiry, holmes and watson find a dying man on their doorstep. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 was the first in a series of several holmes universals, and is one of the best entries. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror is the third film in the basil rathbone nigel bruce series of sherlock holmes movies and the first to be produced by. Presenting classic hollywood movies old hollywood movies sherlock holmes and the voice of terror. Sep 08, 2014 approved 1h 5min crime, film noir, mystery 18 september 1942 usa when nazi saboteurs jeeringly predict to the nation of new depredations via their radio voice of terror, the intellegence inner council summons sherlock holmes to help in the crisis. Known as the voice of terror this person will broadcast a radio announcement every time an attack is. Papyrusbeetle said of sherlock holmes and the voice of terror, can it be the lowestbudget holmes film ever made.
Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 directed. Sherlock holmes terror by night 1946 basil rathbone youtube. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 full cast. Twelve of these classic tales were painstakingly restored to their original theatrical condition by the ucla film and television archive.
The 3rd in the 1940s sherlock holmes series of movies starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce. The complete sherlock holmes and tales of terror and. The complete sherlock holmes collection mpi home video. Holmes is called in to find the voice of terror, a member of the third reich, making radio announcements about nazi attacks on british soil. For me, theres a difference between being cheap and looking cheap. Film and television archive has digitally restored the original blackandwhite 35 mm print. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 crime, filmnoir. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. It was the first film in the sherlock holmes series to bring the. Watson nigel bruce, are visited the first night of their investigation. The complete sherlock holmes and tales of terror and mystery. Sep 09, 2017 i then put on sherlock holmes and the voice of terror not one of my favorites, which is the last film on the first disc.
Sherlock holmes the voice of terror england, at the start of world war two. This was the first of the universal sherlock holmes movies starring rathbone and bruce and the first to be updated from the late 19th century to contemporary 1940s times, a move which offended. Sometimes those things are intentional, whether as homage or theft, and sometimes they can be genuinely unconscious. Sherlock holmes basil rathbone and his devoted assistant, dr. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror digitally restored in 35mm. The voice of terror 1942 is loosely based on the sir arthur conan doyle story his last bow. The voice of terror, good dvd, rudolph anders, leyland hodgson, sherlock holmes. Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects. When a nazi saboteur jeeringly predicts to the nation new depredations, via their radio voice of terror, the intellegence inner council summons sherlock holmes basil rathbone to help in the crisis. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 directed by.
The cast section credits reginald denny as being the voice of terror, but also gives that honour, uncredited, to edgar barrier. Watson into the terrifying modern world of nazi sabotage and spies. This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Holmes is called into the inner council of british intelligence by sir evan barham reginald denny, to assist in stopping nazi saboteurs operating in britain, whose activities are announced in advance in radio broadcasts by the voice of terror. Mysterious wireless broadcasts, apparently from nazi. In london, vivian vedder renee godfrey verifies that a carpenter has. If you like sherlock holmes or classic tv or movie, please subscribe. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror dvd, 2003, digitally. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 full movie.
The spider woman the voice of terror sherlock holmes. The complete sherlock holmes collection boxed set on tcm shop. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 crime, film. Feature to be shown as part of matinees at shadowland classic film series in e.
For sherlock holmes and the voice of terror, they drew primarily on his last bow, a 1917 story pitting holmes against a german spy on the eve of world war i. John rawlins his last bow 1917 during the second world war, holmes is consulted by the british inner council to capture a nazi agent who broadcasts under the name the voice of terror, and who appears to be running a sabotage ring in england. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The house of fear is a 1945 crime film directed by roy william neill. Basil rathbone is to sherlock holmes as sean connery is to james bond, its elementary, my dear watson. The iconic fictional detective, created by british author. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 full english movies. After rehearsal one night, i came home and popped sherlock holmes and the voice of terror into the vcr. Comprised of all 14 films on 5 discs in high definition. The film was generally regarded to be among the weakest in the series and was the only one of the 12 universal holmes films not directed by roy william neill. The complete collection 5 discs bluray at best buy.
Would sherlock holmes be able to catch jack the ripper. Feb 09, 2018 faux trailer for first universal holmes entry, created for printback to 16mm. The film begins with a title card describing holmes and watson as ageless, as an explanation as to why the film is set in the 1940s rather than holmes era of 18811914, as. I then put on sherlock holmes and the voice of terror not one of my favorites, which is the last film on the first disc. The complete collection is a fine set of these 70 yearold thrillers that have gone their separate ways. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation. It was the first film in the sherlock holmes series to bring the master detective and dr. Several beautiful women have been found slain, all with their right forefingers severed from their hands. The adventures of sherlock holmes 1939 is a mostly new concoction derived from a play based on two separate doyle stories. The complete sherlock holmes and the complete tales. Watson nigel bruce are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the ucla film and television archive.
Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror streaming online. Watson nigel bruce trying to solve the case of the finger murders. After devastating attacks on englands supplies and military bases, the countrys inner council, an intelligence agency, calls in sherlock holmes basil rathbone and dr. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror faux trailer youtube. Chalmers gavin muir, an insurance agent with a strange tale. Universal sold the series outright in the 1950s, and three of the titles are said to be in the public domain. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 rotten tomatoes. Seven single men, calling themselves the good comrades, live together in the remote scottish castle of. With basil rathbone, nigel bruce, evelyn ankers, reginald denny. All but the first two fox features were restored on film by the ucla film archives, and a featurette on the restoration sees archivist bob gitt. Rathbone keeps his character intact using the usual. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror by john rawlins basil. Sherlock holmes and the voice of terror 1942 full movie video. During the second world war, holmes is consulted by the british inner council to capture a nazi agent.
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