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Originally Posted by hammerfan
Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce are my favorite Holmes and Watson!
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I love them as well. I have enjoyed other team-ups, like Peter Cushing-Andre Morrell (THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES-1959_ and Christopher Plummer-James Mason (MURDER BY DECREE-1979). But mention Holmes/Watson, Basil/Nigel pop into my mind first.
While We're on the subject.....
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SECRET WEAPON (1942). Second WW2 focus involves Holmes rescuing an inventor of a weapon which will help turn the tide. For such a "brilliant" man, "Dr Tobell" is truly the dipshit for not listening to instructions meant to safeguard him, meaning more rescues by Holmes. It amuses Me how hardly anyone in these films doesn't recognize Holmes while He is in disguise... Basil DID have distinctive features.
A few quibbles, Yes, but decent atmosphere and a very good turn by Lionel Atwill as Prof Moriarty...truly sinister and the conversation between Lionel and Basil is high entertainment. ***