Brett was a total genius. He captured Sherlock so briliantly that I can't imagine anyone else playing the role. And he had such a great chemistry with both Edward Hardwicke and David Burke.
Brett's talent, I believe, is a sadness yet exposing singular conceit. He's full of himself, but you feel sorry for him . . There have been many actors who have played Holmes. I would guess that he is the most performed character in all literature. Basil Rathbone, Peter Cushing, Christopher Plummer and some, I'm sure, I have forgotten to mention. Jeremy Brett obviously falls in that distinguished company. I believe his greatest difference is the pleasure of his interpretation being so readily available to watch. He did it so well for so long. Quality like that is usually hard to get
Excellent! Jeremy captures perfectly Holmes' need to draw all Watson's attention.And David captures as well Watson's deep and patient affection for his friend.
This is one of the best scenes in the entirety of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes canon (it's from the opening scene in "Adventure of the Copper Beeches"), and here it is performed brilliantly by Jeremy Brett almost verbatim to the text.
This is based on an original sherlock holmes illustration which shows him lighting a churchwarden this way, which as others have said was common in the era.
Well, 55mrmoose, in the original it says: [...] taking up a glowing cinder with the tongs and lighting with the long cherry-wood pipe which was wont to replace his clay when he was in a disputatious rather than a meditative mood"
Can't imagine how hard some days of shooting have been for Jeremy and all he had to deal with personally. Up close in this scene with his eyes, you can really see the deep pain he was in.
Holmes is using the same method to light his pipe as Mr. Weller does in Charles Dickens' Pickwick-Club. I want that pipe. It's actually a pretty rare shape.
I believe a pipe with a long stem like that is called a 'churchwarden'. The ridiculous oversized calabash pipes that we are generally accustomed to associating with Sherlock Holmes was entirely an invention of the Basil Rathbone television series. I am not sure that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever specified a particular type of pipe for Mr Holmes.
The Calabash was not used very often, and if it was, it was not the big gourd calabash, but a smaller briar calabash, and Holmes almost always loved a cherrywood billiard pipe except when upset, then he would use a churchwarden
Ha ha ha.... My dear Watson, how could you neglect him and be so engrossed in putting colour into crime tales? Violet Hunter has sent him a note and that's the reason for boss's bad mood.
I have lit my own pipe that way. However, I took a small glowing coal and sat it right on top of the tobacco and left it there. It added to the taste of the tobacco.
It's relative. If Sherlock had his way his cases would be told like a class or lecture, but Watson is writing from a stance of whimsy and amazement. The same story, just told in different ways. Sorry if you weren't actually looking for a serious answer. I'm just a fan of this sort of thing.
I say, Benedict's sherlock is the best still. It captures the arrogance, but also the compassion and brilliance of Sherlock Holmes. But one thing Benedict's Sherlock could have improved was Watson's companionship with Sherlock Holmes. Watching the BBC series of Benedict's, I didn't feel like the two were friends. Maybe this was their downfall in season 4. I obviously see in other sherlock films and series of the two characters being real companions, but not on the recent one.
No. Benedict is not the best Sherlock. He misses all the main characteristics that Holmes has in the books. He is a gentleman in the novels and short stories, really kind with people, except when there is a need to be angry. He loves when people around him have a profound interest in his methods and does not have any problem in explaining them. BBC Sherlock believes he is the best of all and is always trying to prove it by devaluating the people around him, treating them like idiots, something the original Holmes would never do. Is he brilliant? Could be. Many deductions in the BBC series don't make any sense though. You said it, he does not even appear to have a good relationship with John, so how can you say that he is a good Holmes? It could be an interesting adaptation of Holmes, but as a portrayal of the book it's a disaster. Jeremy Brett wins.
@@AndresGarcia-ul1wk yeah, I agree with you that sherlock in the books is a real gentleman very polite. But you cant deny, even in the books, he is very sharp, almost surgical with his words within his politeness. In victorian times, I think that could be looked upon as very arrogant
Benedict's Sherlock is nothing like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock. I think that fool of an actor never even bothered to read the books. If he did, he still didn't begin to understand the character. His Holmes is an insult to the canon and to those of us who love it.
I love how Holmes throws the papers at 0:15, "I'm upset, pay attention to me!"
My cat Wilfred does the same thing
if Holmes was a cat...
Exactly
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that's precisely what it was
Holmes was such a diva.
And Watson so preciously sarcastic in return.
I love the last little "bitch, please" look Holmes gives after hearing the note.
Brett was a total genius. He captured Sherlock so briliantly that I can't imagine anyone else playing the role. And he had such a great chemistry with both Edward Hardwicke and David Burke.
I agree with you comment that much that I have broken 69 likes just to like this comment.
Brett's talent, I believe, is a sadness yet exposing singular conceit.
He's full of himself, but you feel sorry for him . .
There have been many actors who have played Holmes.
I would guess that he is the most performed character in all literature.
Basil Rathbone, Peter Cushing, Christopher Plummer and some, I'm sure, I have forgotten to mention.
Jeremy Brett obviously falls in that distinguished company.
I believe his greatest difference is the pleasure of his interpretation being so readily available to watch.
He did it so well for so long.
Quality like that is usually hard to get
I find it somewhat amusing that Watson has noticed Holmes to smoke that particular pipe when in a "disputatious mood".
He is finally observing, not just seeing!
Excellent! Jeremy captures perfectly Holmes' need to draw all Watson's attention.And David captures as well Watson's deep and patient affection for his friend.
This is like watching your parents fight. You feel awkward and wish you were somewhere else, and it's a bit heartbreaking. xD
This is one of the best scenes in the entirety of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes canon (it's from the opening scene in "Adventure of the Copper Beeches"), and here it is performed brilliantly by Jeremy Brett almost verbatim to the text.
Tremendous acting at 2:55. Look at the expression on Holmes' face as he says "..are past" and immediately after. He looks so crestfallen.
You are such a diva, Holmes. And I love you for it.
Poor Watson. He just wanted to write after a jolt of inspiration came to his mind.
This is based on an original sherlock holmes illustration which shows him lighting a churchwarden this way, which as others have said was common in the era.
Only Watson can angrily close a book - 1:47
Agreed 👍
the adventure of the copper beeches was always my favorite of Doyle's stories ("You villain! Where is your daughter?")
Don't blame Holmes for being mad. Very few people appreciate his genius.
Or that damn inspector Lestrade taking credit
Since the 1700s, grabbing an ember with tongs and using it to light your pipe was common up till probably the early 20th century.
"My dear,dear friend.. "oh so sweety.
Holmes is also in his bathrobe, he wears that when he is in a cantankerous mood..didn't even change into his dressing gown
Holmes would be proud
Well, 55mrmoose, in the original it says: [...] taking up a glowing cinder with the tongs and lighting with the long cherry-wood pipe which was wont to replace his clay when he was in a disputatious rather than a meditative mood"
Can't imagine how hard some days of shooting have been for Jeremy and all he had to deal with personally. Up close in this scene with his eyes, you can really see the deep pain he was in.
I noticed that and later I saw your comment. You are so damn right! 😔
I love Watson's deep breath at 1:25, like he knows a huge fight is coming lol
Holmes is using the same method to light his pipe as Mr. Weller does in Charles Dickens' Pickwick-Club.
I want that pipe. It's actually a pretty rare shape.
not really rare.. tbh
It is essentially a churchwarden
Jeremy Brett was absolutely brilliant and so believable as Holmes
One of my favorite scenes, thanks for the post!!
I believe a pipe with a long stem like that is called a 'churchwarden'. The ridiculous oversized calabash pipes that we are generally accustomed to associating with Sherlock Holmes was entirely an invention of the Basil Rathbone television series. I am not sure that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ever specified a particular type of pipe for Mr Holmes.
Actually it originated on the stage from a famous actor who played him on stage in the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
The actor was William Gillette and he is responsible as well for other tropes not found in the originals.
The Calabash was not used very often, and if it was, it was not the big gourd calabash, but a smaller briar calabash, and Holmes almost always loved a cherrywood billiard pipe except when upset, then he would use a churchwarden
Si comprende come gli Inglesi abbiano potuto costituire un Impero da come parla Holmes.
Ha ha ha.... My dear Watson, how could you neglect him and be so engrossed in putting colour into crime tales? Violet Hunter has sent him a note and that's the reason for boss's bad mood.
Holmes the diva
"Holmes the meddler! Holmes the busybody! Holmes the Scotland Yard jack-in-office!"
I have lit my own pipe that way. However, I took a small glowing coal and sat it right on top of the tobacco and left it there. It added to the taste of the tobacco.
Yes it is a Churchwarden! Just wondering if someone knows the maker? Surely someone out there has been curious to the point to find out for me!!!! LOL
thats pretty badass sherlock
surely does broke the heart!
Who turned on his MEANIE switch?!
I do the same thing, when lighting a cigar near coal fire
Actually it was common in the 1700s they even made tongs designed especially for lighting a pipe with a ember
Haha, very cool, thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Alex
Am I the only one who wonders how many pipes Holmes might have?
Never!!!!
Sometimes you can see a rack in the background and its easily over 10 lol. GUARANTEED he's got more floating about!
0:13
A churchwarden is holmes' bad mood pipe?
OMG, DON'T USE THE COALLLLL!!!!! Imagine the rim burn!! What a sin
Apparently a very common practice during the era, especially before matches. Which he has, but, he's moody haha
Haha The Copper Beeches
Pompous Windbag APPROVED!
ahahahahahahahah oh.. sherlock..... ^.^
whoa!
3:31😂
Wait until you find out what cutty pipes were for
@ 2:01
How does that pipe dictate his mood, again?
The pipe does not dictate the mood, the mood dictates the pipe.
What type of pipe is he smoking? Guesses on the length?
That’s a Churchwarden !
What episode is this?
S02E01 "The Copper Beeches"
What movie (or series) is this?
It's from the 1984 TV show "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
Does this mean that Watson was an unriable narrator ?
It's relative. If Sherlock had his way his cases would be told like a class or lecture, but Watson is writing from a stance of whimsy and amazement. The same story, just told in different ways.
Sorry if you weren't actually looking for a serious answer. I'm just a fan of this sort of thing.
I say, Benedict's sherlock is the best still. It captures the arrogance, but also the compassion and brilliance of Sherlock Holmes. But one thing Benedict's Sherlock could have improved was Watson's companionship with Sherlock Holmes. Watching the BBC series of Benedict's, I didn't feel like the two were friends. Maybe this was their downfall in season 4. I obviously see in other sherlock films and series of the two characters being real companions, but not on the recent one.
No.
Benedict is not the best Sherlock. He misses all the main characteristics that Holmes has in the books.
He is a gentleman in the novels and short stories, really kind with people, except when there is a need to be angry. He loves when people around him have a profound interest in his methods and does not have any problem in explaining them.
BBC Sherlock believes he is the best of all and is always trying to prove it by devaluating the people around him, treating them like idiots, something the original Holmes would never do.
Is he brilliant? Could be. Many deductions in the BBC series don't make any sense though.
You said it, he does not even appear to have a good relationship with John, so how can you say that he is a good Holmes?
It could be an interesting adaptation of Holmes, but as a portrayal of the book it's a disaster.
Jeremy Brett wins.
@@AndresGarcia-ul1wk yeah, I agree with you that sherlock in the books is a real gentleman very polite. But you cant deny, even in the books, he is very sharp, almost surgical with his words within his politeness. In victorian times, I think that could be looked upon as very arrogant
Benedict's Sherlock is nothing like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock. I think that fool of an actor never even bothered to read the books. If he did, he still didn't begin to understand the character. His Holmes is an insult to the canon and to those of us who love it.
@@AndresGarcia-ul1wkabsolutely 💯
What a terrible way to light a pipe!