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Cedric(006) |
Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Oct 19 2009, 4:25 PM EDT
Out of all these fine actors, who is your favorite; or, which interprets Conan Doyles version best.My personal fav' is Ronald Howard. The charm, the stature, and the in general, the overall appearance and acting range of Howard made him a top-hit for me. Who is the best actor? Chime in! 1 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
EveBakerStreet |
1. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Oct 20 2009, 6:17 PM EDT
Hmmmmm that's a tough one. Maybe it's the first Holmes you see that sticks with you. The actors I like are the ones that give attention to detail in the part and even if they don't quite meet the attributes of Conan Doyle's character, give a performance with a bit of depth whoever they may be. It was Basil Rathbone's films that got me reading the books but the Jeremy Brett series that kept my attention too, and still does. I haven't seen much Ronald Howard yet and only a couple of Peter Cushing. I think the best is yet to come. Who comes to mind if someone says Sherlock Holmes to me ? ........ It's got to be Basil Rathbone.
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chrisco97 |
2. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Oct 20 2009, 7:53 PM EDT
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My favorite was Basil Rathbone. He was just perfect match to Holmes. He had everything Holmes had - even the nose! Perfect match!
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3. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 11 2010, 11:57 PM EST
If you look at the descriptions of Sherlock Holmes in the Books and the prints included in the original ones, they look exactly like Basil Rathbone. Then if you see the movies and Rathbone's portrayal is perfect, well he's the best and I have seen all of them so far. I think Howard is too nice and easy going and Brett although good... was too hammy for my taste.
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chrisco97 |
4. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 12 2010, 9:57 AM EST
I agree with anonymous here. Brett wasn't the Holmes for my taste. I never really liked him. This may be an interesting fact - but I doon't have ONE DVD or VHS of Jeremy Brett's series. I like Rathbone and Howard the best...Clive Brook wasn't to bad either.... 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
Jen_Plushenko |
5. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Feb 28 2010, 7:43 AM EST
Basil Rathbone, all the way. I discovered one of his films at my local library a year ago, decided to get it, and was immediately hooked. His portrayal is absolutely perfect in every way. As Chrisco say rightly said - down to the nose! :) I've seen all of his films at least five times over, each, and to me, he is definitely the one and only REAL Sherlock Holmes.P.S. You HAVE to love mumbling, clumsy, hilariously adorable Nigel Bruce as well. Although he isn't exactly the way Doyle meant to portray the character, his acting is superb, and gets me laughing every time. :D 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
SirNavid@ymail.com |
6. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Oct 13 2010, 9:41 PM EDT
in my idea Rathbone was very good but wasn't the best fit. I would rather choose Jerermy brett for beside good acting,looking like original Sydny Bachet pics and starring in almost complete series, he portrayed a new characteristic of Holmes which hadn't showed up before him. and that was the Holmes funny quality that is his superior point toward others.
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izzylove24 |
7. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 8 2011, 5:30 PM EST
Jeremy Brett has got to be my favorite. His mannerisms are amazing and the only book that wasn't televised was a study in scarlet. He's a great actor and he's the best Holmes that's ever lived....well, that's what I think. 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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SirNavid@ymail.com |
8. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 12:41 AM EST
100% agree with izzylove24
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chrisco97 |
9. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 9:23 AM EST
He was good in some episodes, but he was not the best. (IMO) Basil Rathbone is by far my favourite Holmes. He was amazing. Do you find this valuable? |
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izzylove24 |
10. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 10:26 AM EST
I haven't seen any of the Basil Rathbone episodes but I've seen some pictures and he's not what I pictured for HolmesTEAM BRETT!! 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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SirNavid@ymail.com |
11. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 11:37 AM EST
izzylove24 , practically you can not battle with Basil's fan they are very strict on their opinions :)
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izzylove24 |
12. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 12:49 PM EST
ok, I guess there's no sense in it anyway :)... it is HOLMES anyway Do you find this valuable? |
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chrisco97 |
13. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 1:03 PM EST
"I haven't seen any of the Basil Rathbone episodes but I've seen some pictures and he's not what I pictured for HolmesWell then you can't yet say that Brett is better. Do you find this valuable? |
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izzylove24 |
14. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 2:14 PM EST
well, perhaps so, but personally I prefer the audiobooks instead of movies and tv. In the beginning, there was only one Holmes.So should we even be arguing over this??? Do you find this valuable? |
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SirNavid@ymail.com |
15. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 2:21 PM EST
"Well then you can't yet say that Brett is better."calm down chrisco he is just not familiar with your Basil Rathbone's Empire laws :) 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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izzylove24 |
16. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 9 2011, 3:03 PM EST
"calm down chrisco he is just not familiar with your Basil Rathbone's Empire laws :)"Thanks a ton, sirnavid! ...but you mean she... Do you find this valuable? |
Rhythmqueen |
17. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 10 2011, 9:11 PM EST
"calm down chrisco he is just not familiar with your Basil Rathbone's Empire laws :)"hey, he didn't say there was anything wrong with your opionion. just that it wasn't a fair judgement without all the facts :) You can watch whomever you like :) this is a discussion forum ;) we discuss, NOT argue :) p.s. TEAM BASIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (but y'all are still my friends :) Do you find this valuable? |
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Rhythmqueen |
18. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 10 2011, 9:13 PM EST
"Thanks a ton, sirnavid!it's good to have you around izzylove24! :) Do you find this valuable? |
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chrisco97 |
19. RE: Will the real Sherlock Holmes please stand up?
Jan 11 2011, 1:19 PM EST
Yeah, we discuss, not argue. I think you should watch Rathbone, you will like his acting. And it is good to have you hear izzylove24! :) Do you find this valuable? |
