Sherlock Holmes, Volume 4 (TV Classics)

Sherlock Holmes, Volume 4 (TV Classics) Review

Produced in Europe for American audiences, the "Sherlock Holmes" 1954 TV series captures the essence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's characters and themes. Ronald Howard (son of film star Leslie Howard) stars as the intensely analytical Holmes, aided by Dr. Watson (H. Marion Crawford) and antagonized by the Inspector Lestrade (Archie Duncan).

The Case Of The Split Ticket: A partner in the purchase of a winning lottery ticket vanishes hours before the midnight deadline to claim the prize. It's up to Sherlock Holmes to find him and solve the mystery of his disappearance.

The Case Of The Pennsylvania Gun: The murder of nobleman John Douglas brings Holmes and Watson to the British countryside, where Detective Macleod of Scotland Yard seems to believe he has the case well in hand. With the victim's castle surrounded by a forty foot moat and the drawbridge up at the time of the murder, the list of suspects should number only those who were in the castle at the time of death. Holmes has brought his fishing tackle, though, and is convinced there's an altogether different explanation.

The Case Of The Exhumed Client: Sir Charles Farnsworth turns up dead in the cursed Farnsworth Castle. A man with many enemies, Sir Charles made sure to put a clause in his will requiring an investigation of his death, no matter what the apparent cause, by none other than Sherlock Holmes. An autopsy soon reveals arsenic in the deadman's body, and Holmes finds no shortage of suspects in residence at the castle.

The Case Of The Eiffel Tower: A world famous criminal is run over by a London milk truck. Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard calls on Sherlock Holmes to decipher the mysterious note found in the dead man's pocket. Assuming the identity of the deceased, Holmes follows a trail of mystery all the way to Paris.

Are We There Yet ?

Are We There Yet ? Review

When Nick (Ice Cube, Barbershop) falls for single mother Suzanne (Nia Long, Big Momma's House), he initially doesn't have to worry about what her kids think of him because she just wants to "be friends." Undeterred by this statement- or his buddies, who dog him for loitering in the stalking-friend zone- Nick keeps hanging around. So when Suzanne finds herself in a jam and needs someone to escort her kids to meet her in Vancouver for New Year's Eve, Nick gladly opens the door for opportunity. Itcould be the best way to win her heart or the biggest mistake of his life. With more that one destination on his mind, Nick embarks on a road trip he'll never forget- and neither will you!

Sherlock Holmes Vol. 8: The Case of the Eiffel Tower & The Case of the Exhumed Client

Sherlock Holmes Vol. 8: The Case of the Eiffel Tower & The Case of the Exhumed Client Review

Sherlock Holmes Vol. 8: The Case of the Eiffel Tower & The Case of the Exhumed Client Feature

• Black & White
• 60 minutes
• Ronald Howard
• H. Marion Crawford
• Archie Duncan

In "The Case of the Eiffel Tower": Lestrade finds the body of a spy and calls on Holmes to decipher the message found on the dead man. Their investigation takes them to the continent where a chance meeting with a beautiful actress leads Holmes, Watson and Lestrade into more danger than they bargained for. In "The Case of the Exhumed Client": After spending the night in the Tower Room, a man is found dead. His will directs Sherlock Holmes to investigate the circumstances of his death, much to the dismay of the man's greedy relatives.

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes Review

This 1970 Billy Wilder comedy-drama about a major defeat in the career of Sherlock Holmes may have little to do with the legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but in its uncut form it happens to be one of the finest films of the decade. Robert Stephens makes a perfectly splendid Holmes, brilliant, sophisticated, and deeply flawed, while Colin Blakely plays Dr. Watson as a drinker and ladies' man with more personality and intelligence than is often granted him by filmmakers. The case (which has some echoes of Doyle's story "The Bruce-Partington Plans") begins with Holmes aiding the distressed Madame Valladon (Geneviève Page), who is searching for her missing husband. The inquiry shifts to Scotland, and despite a stern warning from the hero's brother, Mycroft Holmes (Christopher Lee), Sherlock pursues events that reveal a top-secret government plan. Lush, energetic, funny, gorgeous to look at, and ultimately tragic, the film is layered with Wilder's familiar collision of cynicism and yearning, hope and betrayal, grace and isolation. --Tom Keogh

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

Sherlock Holmes in Washington Review

Sherlock Holmes in Washington Feature

• he master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of theic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual b

SHERLOCK HOLMES IN WASHINGTON
Digitally Restored in 35mm
The master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of the classic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual beauty of the film in 35mm is stunning.

A British secret service operative, carrying top-secret microfilm from England to Washington, disappears while traveling to his destination. Fearing for his safety just before his disappearance, he passes the microfilm, ingeniously hidden, to another passenger on the train without her knowing. The agent is reported missing and Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate.

Filmed during World War II, SHERLOCK HOLMES IN WASHINGTON pits Holmes and Watson against Nazi enemy agents. The British government asks Holmes and Watson go to Washington to recover the missing documents before they fall into the wrong hands, which would be disastrous for England and her allies. Holmes is up against an international ring of spies in a race against time to piece together the clues and discover the whereabouts of the microfilm before it is too late. Preserved and restored in 35mm by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.

Focused: Behind The Lens - Part 1

Focused: Behind The Lens - Part 1 Review

What does it take to capture 10 seconds of epic action sports footage? Rush HD's Emmy-nominated series FOCUSED follows the world's top action sport athletes and their film crews on their global quest for the ultimate image.

In this episode, the makers of the Rush HD Emmy-nominated series Focused share some of the stories behind the making of some of their favorite skiing, kayaking and BASE jump wingsuit segments.

Featured athletes include Mark Abma, Rory Bushfield, Steve Fisher, JT Holmes, Shane McConkey, Miles Daisher, Espen Fadnes, Tom Erik Heimen, Hans Holmefjord, Andreas Barkhall, Tom Erik Haimen and Loic Jean Albert.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

ESPN Classic Ringside: Top 10 Heavyweights

ESPN Classic Ringside: Top 10 Heavyweights Review

Let The Countdown Begin!

Here, for the first time, host Brian Kenny, veteran boxing historian Bert Randolph Sugar and a panel of blue ribbon boxing experts debate the question, adding never-before-seen fight footage - including such epic encounters as the Joe Louis vs. Rocky Marciano "Superfight," the infamous Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey "Long Count," and the legendary Ali vs. Frazier "Thrilla in Manila"" - Top 10 Heavyweights is a no-holds-barred winner by knockout!

Bonus Features
KO highlights from Top 10 including:
Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman
George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling
Rocky Marciano vs. Joe Walcott
And more!

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 1

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 1 Review

Ronald Howard gives us a younger, more active and affable Holmes, while character actor H. Marion Crawford plays an intelligent and formidable Dr. Watson. Includes the debut episodes "The Case of the Cunningham Heritage" (10/18/54), "The Case of the Lady Beryl" (10/25/54), "The Case of the Pennsylvania Gun" (11/1/54) and "The Case of the Texas Cowgirl" (11/8/54). B&w/100 min/NR.

Sea Patrol - Series Two - 4-DVD Set ( Sea Patrol II: The Coup ) ( Sea Patrol - Entire Series 2 ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ]

Sea Patrol - Series Two - 4-DVD Set ( Sea Patrol II: The Coup ) ( Sea Patrol - Entire Series 2 ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ] Review

Sea Patrol - Series Two - 4-DVD Set ( Sea Patrol II: The Coup ) ( Sea Patrol - Entire Series 2 ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ] Feature

• THIS DVD WILL NOT WORK ON STANDARD US DVD PLAYER

Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Multi-DVD Set, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Sea Patrol Series 2 is action packed with a jewel heist at sea, the interception of drug and reptile smugglers, hostage situations, disastrous drink spiking and stowaways! All in 13 episodes Episodes: The Dogs of War Fortune Favours Takedown Heaven Born Captains Giving Up the Dead Birds Hidden Agendas Heart of Glass Shadow Line Rules of Engagement A Brilliant Career Friends Close, Enemies Closer Soldiers of Fortune

Sherlock Hound - Case File III

Sherlock Hound - Case File III Review

221 Baker street has gone to the dogs! Based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's d etective stories, Sherlock Hound delivers an inspiring introduction of these classic myste ries to new audiences. The wonderful storytelling and signature directing styles from Jap an's best talent such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princes Mononoke), re-popul ate Sherlock Holmes' world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all au diences! Presented on a DVD-10 format, the English version will be on a separate side of the DVD from the Japanese version and contains 30-60 seconds more footage per episode than the digitally re-mastered Japanese version. Case File III contains episodes 11-14: "The Sovereign Gold Coin," "The Stormy Getaway," "The Runaway Freight Car," and "The Coral Lobs ter."

Classic Auto Engine Mechanics Films DVD: Historic 1930s - 1940s Automobile Engine Mechanics & Car Repair Training Films

Classic Auto Engine Mechanics Films DVD: Historic 1930s - 1940s Automobile Engine Mechanics & Car Repair Training Films Review

Classic Auto Engine Mechanics Films DVD: Historic 1930s - 1940s Automobile Engine Mechanics & Car Repair Training Films Feature

• Table Of Contents:
• (1) Around The Corner (1937) - 9 Minutes (2) Automotive Service (1940) -10 Minutes
• (3) Down The Gasoline Trail (1935) - 8 Minutes (4) Facts on Friction (1940s) - 9 Minutes
• (5) Free Air (1937) - 10 Minutes (6) Over The Waves (1938) - 9 Minutes
• (7) Something For Nothing (1940) - 9 Minutes (8) Vacuum Control (1940s) - 9 Minutes

Table Of Contents: (1) Around The Corner (1937) - Great film discussing how the differential rear axel system invented for automobiles works in detail - 9 Minutes (2) Automotive Service (1940) - Vocational film showing the daily work of an auto mechanic. Lots of really good footage of electrical repair and body repair work - 10 Minutes (3) Down The Gasoline Trail (1935) - Follows the life of a drop of gasoline as it passes through a car. Great narration and animation make this film especially fun and interesting - 8 Minutes (4) Facts on Friction (1940s) - Fun Chevrolet auto safety film that explains the importance of friction and all the ways it helps to keep us safe while we travel - 9 Minutes (5) Free Air (1937) - Explains how a carburetor works to mix gasoline with air to produce energy. Includes a great scientific experiment that shows how much air a car uses to travel 1/4 of a mile - 10 Minutes (6) Over The Waves (1938) - The importance of shock absorption to automobile safety. Shows in detail how the double action shock absorber works on cars to keep the body of the car level and under control - 9 Minutes (7) Something For Nothing (1940) - A wacky and bizarre film that discusses perpetual motion and scientifically explains how a pistons work to increase fuel efficiency - 9 Minutes (8) Vacuum Control (1940s) - Scientific film about vacuum technology and its importance to automobiles. Explains how vacuums work within levers, gear shifters, and pistons to help cars run more efficiently, safely, and easier for drivers to operate - 9 Minutes

Family ( Familia ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ]

Family ( Familia ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ] Review

Family ( Familia ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ] Feature

• THIS DVD WILL NOT WORK ON STANDARD US DVD PLAYER

Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: The influence of genetics and the ability to identify oneself as a separate entity from family lineage lies at the heart of award-winning short-filmmaker Louise Archambault's slice of life drama concerning a nomadic mother and her teenage daughter. Affectionately known as Mimi by her friends, Michèle (Sylvie Moreau) is an aerobics instructor with a nasty gambling habit. When Mimi's boyfriend discovers that she has gone back on her promise to avoid the gaming table, his threat to freeze her finances drives the free-spirited mother to collect her daughter Marguerite (Mylene St. Sauveur) and hit the road on the sly -- again. A brief but revealing stop at the home of Mimi's youthful mother reveals the source of Mimi's impulsive nature, and after a friendly visit, Mimi and Marguerite seek refuge at the home of Mimi's childhood friend Janine (Macha Grenon). Reluctantly allowing the wayward pair into her suburban heaven so that they may get back on their feet, Mimi and Janine attempt to improve their parenting skills and serve as positive examples for their teenage daughters before an inherent difference in value systems leads to elevating tensions.; SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Toronto International Film Festival,

Road Games [VHS]

Road Games [VHS] Review

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Memorias Magicas Los Casos Misteriosos de Charlotte Holmes

Memorias Magicas Los Casos Misteriosos de Charlotte Holmes Review

Animacion/Color/60 Minutos

The Wings of Eagles

The Wings of Eagles Review

Cmdr. Frank "Spig" Wead was a pioneer aviator, renowned screenwriter (whose works included John Ford's They Were Expendable) and a man of war. The skies beckoned Spig to action; a crippling injury ultimately left him powerless to act, propelling him to discover the power of his pen. He was talented, driven, flawed, a friend of Ford ? and the subject of this compassionate biography. John Wayne plays Spig and Ford directs The Wings of Eagles, which also offers a fascinating glimpse into the ways and world of Ford: Ward Bond plays moviemaker John Dodge, a role modelled on Ford. Maureen O'Hara, Wayne's five-time co-star (including Ford's The Quiet Man), and Dan Dailey (of Ford's 1952 What Price Glory?) play Spig's indomitable wife Min and cigar-chomping sidekick "Jughead" Carson.