[DVD] The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes from Movie Classics, Volume 3

[DVD] The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes from Movie Classics, Volume 3 Review

Arthur Conan Doyle's illustrious detectives are brought to life in the exciting Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. In these thrilling episodes, Watson and Holmes scour the dusty streets of London uncovering madcap mysteries that are anything but "elementary"! The four episodes are: The Case of the Deadly Prophecy, The Case of the Exhumed Client, The Case of the Belligerent Ghost, and The Case of Harry Crocker PLUS a bonus cartoon - Popeye "I Don't Scare."

Sherlock Holmes (Kino Classics) [Blu-ray]

Sherlock Holmes (Kino Classics) [Blu-ray] Review

When a young prince is accused of a crime that could embroil him in international scandal, debonair supersleuth Sherlock Holmes comes to his aid, and quickly discovers that behind the incident lurks a criminal mastermind eager to reduce Western civilization to anarchy. Adapted from the hugely popular stage version of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories (by William Gillette), SHERLOCK HOLMES not only provided Barrymore with one of his most prestigious early roles, but also presented the screen debuts of two notable actors: William Powell (The Thin Man) and Roland Young (Topper). SHERLOCK HOLMES was mastered from a 35mm restoration by the George Eastman House Motion Picture Department, and is accompanied by a score by Ben Model, performed on the Miditzer Virtual Theatre Organ.

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.

Sherlock Holmes, Volume 2 - TV Classics

Sherlock Holmes, Volume 2 - 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 Night Train Riddle: A boy disappears from his train compartment after fighting with his father. The child's governess believes that he has run away, but Holmes suspects something more sinister. A series of clues leads him to a nearby circus, where the boy hangs on the brink of death.

The Mother Hubbard Case: Gentlemen disappear throughout London, vanishing without a trace. Their corpses turn up in unoccupied houses, victims of poison. Holmes suggests that the murders may have something to do with a lost child, and endangers his own life to uncover the killer.

The Case of the Unlucky Gambler: A young boy turns up on Baker Street, pleading with Holmes to find his missing father. The detective deduces that the man is a gambler on the run from his creditors, and he and Watson descend into the world of back rooms and betting houses in search of clues. They receive news that the hunted man has committed suicide, yet Holmes refuses to give up hope.

The Case of the Cunningham Heritage: The beginnings of Holmes' partnership with Watson are explored in this first episode of the series. Watson moves into Baker Street after his return from military service, and is amazed to discover his roomate is a detective. Holmes invites the doctor to accompany him on an investigation - a man stabbed to death and his fiance found in posession of the murder weapon. Although the victim's family seems convinced of the woman's guilt, the detective demonstrates his deductive powers by uncovering the real culprit.