Sherlock Holmes and THE SECRET WEAPON (1943) BASIL RATHBONE
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2012
- Movie Class by PizzaFLIX: Basil Rathbone is to Sherlock Holmes as Sean Connery is to James Bond, it's “Elementary, my dear Watson.” The iconic fictional detective, created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is listed in Guinness World Records as the Most Portrayed Movie Character," with more than 70 actors playing the part in over 200 films. Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce (as Watson) starred in fourteen U.S. films from 1939 to 1946, four of which are available on PizzaFLIX.
Stars: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill
Director: Roy William Neill
Writer: Arthur Conan Doyle (characters)
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson must protect a Swiss inventor of an advanced bomb sight from falling into German hands. - Фільми й анімація
I just love these old Sherlock Holmes movies thanks
deeie- k Me too. Was a great evening watch. I'll choose another tomorrow :)
Were in the same boat even if it's a Cris craft aft to keel.
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NO ONE can hold a candle to Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, NO ONE ,,end of story
Very true
He’s the best
But then I’m like a virgin regarding foreign films
Ahem I think Jeremy Brett did better
I would add Jeremy Brett to that list....I should say that I felt Jeremy Brett was the best till I started watching the "old" Sherlock Holmes....and felt like making the same comment for him as well...
Let's make it 100% 100% to both!
@@snb6771 Jeremy Brett in an interview said that in order to become Holmes he studied the mannerisms of Basil, even he stated that Basil was the best Holmes.
@@dingodeltaJeremy Brett is certainly humble.... isn't he?🙂
I’m sitting here with a hot cup of tea on cold night watching a Sherlock Holmes movie….Life is good.
No one does it better than Basil Rathbone And Nigel Bruce
Simply the BEST Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson ever portrayed by two great actors!
Great to watch on a rainy evening.
I have them all!
Sherlock Holmes wouldn't be the same without Doctor Watson. These two complement each other.
That is because both were children to the same parent, Doctor Joseph Bell, Sir Arthur needed polar opposites with differing and complimentary points, which created dynamics that were invaluable to Holmes as the World's only consulting Detective.
Holmes was incomplete without Watson, his Boswell.
They’re great together
It’s rare when two people make such a good team 🥂
Rathbone, brilliant. Not seen this episode in decades. God the old masters' knew how too tell a good well written drama on film..... "Elementary my dear Watson...."
These Rathbone SH movies are like reliving the wonderful, comforting times of my past.
What a perfect way to waste away a lazy, dreary Sunday. I don't know, these movies and Sundays just go hand in hand.
This was made no more than 25 years into the life of the film industry yet the technical use of light, shade was already beautifully established. The actors still behaved as though they were on stage which added huge occasion to each movie.These were filmed stageplays. Everything is focused and serious, made in an era before everything became trivialised, before post modern send-up, and the acting reflected this.
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A wonderfully-written analysis. Thank you.
Beautifully described.🤌
Rathbone and Bruce, the one and only true Sherlock Holmes movies
No one can match being Sherlock Holmes like Basil Rathbone..He has the perfect look as Holmes and great acting.
Your opinion is 100% subjective just like mine or anyone elses.
Jeremy Brett
I'm enjoying the excellence of British series and movies more all the time, from WWII to those made today, especially mysteries and crime solving. Even better is this series because it was made while they were fighting WWII. The speech of Holmes at the end praising the dignity and strength of the country and people united to fight against a powerful enemy, impressive!
The lines that Holmes quotes at the end of the film are a condensed version of William Shakespeare's lines from "Richard II" [ 2.1, 40-51].
Always a MASTERPIECE, with Basil!!
Makes one look forward to the “show”
One of my ancestors is Basil Rathbone. It was certainly a pleasure to see the original movie
Some people criticize Nigel Bruce's performance as Dr. Watson, but Basil Rathbone said about the actor he was one of the best portrayals going. Watson became more of a character as the series went on, but there could not be a greater foil for brains, namely affectionate loyalty and underlying talents without near so much ego.
A bit of trivia; the bomb sight used in the bomber scene was actually an Omega C or D film enlarger; I have one in my darkroom. Great film, thank you.
Good catch!
Absolutely love Sherlock Holmes movies, providing Holmes and Watson are Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
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Agreed.
“You can’t blame me for coming to the conclusions I did, you looked like a broken down musician.” Classic.
I'sorry I not see movies in inglish
Nothing better than a battle of supreme wits, Sherlock Holmes and professor Moriarity.
Fabulous stuff. So atmospheric. I can watch these movies over and over... works of art.
Only a few minutes in, but yes
Atmosphere Acting All the ELEMENTS
Thank you so much pizza flix for putting such wonderful films on here and UA-cam as i keep saying films like this can never be matched or repeated. Basil and Bruce awsome actors together. Thanks again
Opening scene is just like my local pub. We love nothing more than a good old zither tune washed down with a tankard of frothing ale. That, and a game of darts. 🕵️
No other actor to portray Holmes possessed that urgent, clipped diction combined with the dramatic power of Rathbone. He's like Peter Falk as Colombo- he owns the role.
Another great film from the two lads
Your opinion is completely subjective.
@@adrianh332 And what's yours?
@@vestibulate also completely subjective my friend, everyone's is. Personally I prefer Brett and in that performance Watson is portrayed as a competent if unimaginative individual rather than a bumbling fool and the stories mirror ACDs stories much more accurately but it's subjective nonetheless. I love these too though, they're hugely atmospheric.
@@adrianh332 Isn't notifying people that their opinions are subjective rather a waste of time? What's the point?
As an American I am happy to thank the great Royal Air Force for their outstanding work while defeating our common enemies.
It's good to see a clean copy of such a classic film.
Fucking shit hot
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I like all the Sherlock Holmes movies with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
All these crime and detective movies and programs, forget them. Watch the greatest detective of ALL time, written by a genius, Arthur Conan Doyle, and played by the legendary Basil Rathbone. Puts the rest to shame, my dear Watson !!!
I concur brilliant observation
Basil Rathbone, Yes I agree my good man. These were the days of wine an roses.
Basil Rathbone - Fantastic voice, intelligent, and very good looking 😁
Quite aristocratic, too!
It is just so wonderful to hear proper english. I love Rathbone. And Bruce too!
JEREMY BRETT INDEED. RATHBONE AND BRUCE ARE THE QUINTESSENTIAL HOLMES AND WATSON. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY RATHBONE HAD THAT RIDICULOUS HAIR DO IN THIS MOVIE-CURLS AROUND THE FACE?
Isn't it just maaaaaaarvelous!
IF ONLY ENGLISH COULD BE SPOKEN LIKE THAT AGAIN IT'LL BE WONDERFUL WE CAN ONLY HOPE IT COMES BACK.
@@asifvirk953 My dream would come true if English like this came back!!!!
I ADORE IT!!!! Very proper, clean and intelligent!!!! Not like today's half a$$ talk...
"What it do?!" "Dis baby mama" "Did mofo got me effed up" Etc.... Lol.... The true English grammar is gone for the majority of the world😭
Rathbone and Bruce: Nuff' said. The best
The acting & performances were of their time, but that just adds to the unmistakable charm.
I also love that old Universal opening logo. So cool with the airplane flying around the planet...and that famous tune. I know I'm in for a good time.
The great Basil Rathbone, nobody was better to play ''Sherlock Holmes''. Nigel Bruce, was also good at playing Watson.
we watched these movies late at night in los angeles when in college. loved them all. we also read the books and later collected early editions
I love these Sherlock movies… real drama and suspense!
Basil Rathbone is the best Sherlock Holmes ever
Oh yes...❤❤❤👏👏👏👍👍👍
Definitely 😊
There are so many positive comments on here we could literally form our own Rathbone fan club. They were simply the very best Holmes and Watson, a wonderful combination.
Rathbone was the second best Holmes, Jeremy Brett was by far the best and I have read every Holmes story. Also, the Watson in these films is all wrong. He is portrayed as an idiot in them whilst in the books he was an intelligent doctor
@@stevebrindle1724 I too have read 'most' but not all of the Connon Doyle Holmes stories. Doyle himself describes Watson as: "modest, intelligent, he is a patient observer but his capabilities are no match for Holmes" . This is how he is portrayed in these stories. Maybe his lack of capabilities are a little over played, but you have to remember that these films were made in 1938 and the interpretation of that is somewhat different to today. I think Jeremy Brett is excellent as Holmes but his interpretation of Holmes was due to him having manic depression /bi polarism, which is why he played him so dark. That was not Doyle's description of the character. It is simply another interpretation. Who is the best Holmes I suppose is a personal choice. For me, and many others, Basil Rathbone will always be enshrined as the immortal Holmes. Just our opinion of course.
@@eugenebell3166 Don't misunderstand me, I do like Rathbone in the role, I just prefer Brett. As for Watson not equaling Holmes, as he was written, nobody equalled Holmes in the intellect division but you have to admit Watson is portrayed as idiotic in the 1930s version and he was definitely not so in the books. Its this portrayal of Watson I dislike most in the Rathbone era. The Watson in the Brett era is far closer to the fictional character Conan Doyle wrote I firmly believe, While I am here, you said you have read most of the Holmes stories, may I congratulate you on your good tastes in literature Eugine! I am sure you will agree Holmes is the best fictional detective of all time, a most interesting character
@@stevebrindle1724 Hi Steve, absolutely! Whilst we have our personal preferences for the interpretation of Holmes, we both agree that Sherlock Holmes is the best fictional detective of all time, and that's the real point of issue. I find it extraordinary that he is still so popular since the creation in the 1800's. He has even been interpreted again in the new adaptation of 'Sherlock'. Which is proof of the magic which was created by Doyle. Happy viewing/reading.
@@eugenebell3166 Quite so. To be honest, I wasn't expecting to like Sherlock, set in modern-day London but I was pleasantly surprised, Mark Gaitis did a great job on it and also played Mycroft well. I loved the constant references to original Holmes stories and it was done with great respect to Conan Doyle I thought. Happy Xmas to you Eugene
Thank you, such a clear cut of the film. Best Sherlock, always imagined him when I read Sherlock as a child and teen.
I must admit being thoroughly delighted when, at about 33 minutes in, it became clear the antagonist was Moriarty himself! Although, I think I may have watched this one once; I used to watch these regularly as a child.
Every time a new actor takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes, he is inevitably compared to Basil Rathbone.
Imagine a million people going to the movie theater to see this. The power of UA-cam.
As a carpenter, I love these old movies.
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I’m assuming you’re referring to the set designs
I really enjoy these old movies. Thank you for sharing it.
A major difference between new and old movies is, new movies don't really have a lot of conversations. Most of them focus on irrelevant screen shots. A one and a half hour movie today has substantially less content than a one hour move in the old days.
"This fortress, built by nature for herself.
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm.
This England."
Nice working Shakespeare into the script, I have loved these movies since I was a boy, and now as an older man, I still do. Purists will say that the stories were not terribly true to the books. I consider myself a purist, and I just don't care. If I want the books, I'll read the books. No movie, no television show will ever capture every detail of the original stories, they are just really nice bits and pieces of stories I have read all my life.
Then the US of God's Own A came to save the day.
Tom Cleland I cry every time I hear those words of Shakespeare about England. Usually I have held to a steadfast opinion that I will first read the book and I most always refuse to see the movie because the movie will probably disappoint me. I agree with you regarding Sherlock Holmes, however, I will read the books if I want to. In the case of Sherlock Holmes and Watson, I don’t want my movies to be ruined by the books. I like my Sherlocks to be eccentric and relatively unmarried by cocaine and depression. Rathbone and Ronald Howard. I like my Watsons to inject some comic relief-not being a buffoon but like an absent minded professor such as Nigel Bruce and H. Marion Crawford.
Tom Cleland Remember that this was 1943 right in the middle of the war. The fate of England was still very much in doubt. So these words from Shakespeare were added to give encouragement to England, appropriately spoken by a highly decorated soldier of WWI, Basil Rathbone.
Powerful stuff.
Shakespeare wasn't very good at geography if he thought England was an island.
This is the best Sherlock Holmes.
I never say anything to you, but I really should. You have provided me with endless hours of enjoyment. Thank you.
I am so curious as to how you've managed it. No, I'm not asking you to say, it's just that it boggles my mind.
Thank you again for your generosity.
Watching this again, I noticed that the "bomb-sight" that Tobel is shown operating in the bombing test is in fact an Omega photographic enlarger- probably the very same one that Holmes is later seen using to expose the paper containing the secret code.
It was war time after all.
Yes, I thought it was an enlarger too! I think we used an enlarger a bit like that on my high school newspaper!!
Rathbone -the ultimate Sherlock
The ORIGINAL Sherlock.
@@emeraldtabbycat148 several actors played holmes on stage let alone movies before rathbone in 1939 in hound of the b s. So not nearly the original
@@davehallett3128 I am 72 and these Rathbobe/Bruce are what I grew up with__so when I hear Sherlock Holmes--my mind see Basil Rathbone--I suspect it is the same with Sean Connery and James Bond--
I cannot agree. Jeremy Brett was and is still the best Holmes.
Chrissie Davis the best there is.
Right at the very end, Nigel Bruce's look on his face when Rathbone is speaking...I've never seen him so serious, maybe his true self coming through. Don't forget it's 1943 and the war is still full on. What a time that must have been! They didn't know if or when it would ever end...
Loving the light aircraft at the start, tiny on the outside but the pilot sits in an armchair with no controls at all with enough space in the cabin for a barn.
Artistic licence dickhead
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Very enjoyable cannot beat the oldies😊
Oh merry ol' jolly ol' England, how we love thee and your Sherlock Holmes talkies
Although the Brits took films to much better places, it started off as an American affectation, and ruined the works of Sir Arthur 😑😒😐🙄😕
There can be no doubt, far and away and without question, Rathbone was THE Holmes.
absolutely!!!!
the best actor to play Holmes period of all time .
Him and Jeremy Brett
Julie Crawford Oh,what a joyous coincidence!This very night I have been commenting on other movies,saying the same thing,right down to the all-caps THE;I have been saying that as Warner Oland was THE Charlie Chan,Rathbone was THE Holmes.They truly brought the characters to life,did they not?
Ditto..... Basil
They never give Watson props! Sherlock no matter how sexy he is,and his voice does NOT work alone! Watson is. Good looking gentleman too!
Thank you for this Awesome Great Sherlock Holmes movie.🙂
Thank you for providing this wonderful movie for us. I wonder, just how many times does Moriarty die in these films and get resurrected?
Too many to count
I loved staying up during my summer vacations as a kid, watching these and other classic movies all night long on the late show at 1am, the late late show at 3am and the late late late show at 5am. Thank you so much for offering these gems up, Pizza Flix!
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"...His name is Holmes or Hompes,or some such foolishness...".Brilliant.
he makes fun of his name that so cool
I love these old films ❤️
Corny, some ridiculous completely unrealistic scenes like the one when he’s in the trunk but doesn’t make any noise when they’re standing there talking to Watson and the constable. A farce and utterly ridiculous… And I love every minute of it. Thanks for posting all of these.
Love Holmes' hairstyle :)
Excellent classic film and a quality upload! Thanks for posting.
thanks Pizza flix - I love Sherlock Holmes and have all Conan Doyle's books including his rare book on Houdini ( his friend) Basil Rathbone was the BEST HOLMES EVER
"No one but myself knows the identity of the four scientists... except Holmes, Watson, Lestrade and his men at Scotland Yard, my girlfriend, Sir Reginald, and Moriarity and his henchmen. Oh, yeah, and anyone who can figure out my childish code. Thank goodness I won't be responsible for the deaths of those scientists."
What gets me the most is how absolutely willful and stupid Dr. Toulber is. He praises Holmes's intellect and good sense. He agrees with Holmes' advice about staying in and getting some sleep, whilst he remains safe. Only to defy Holmes' orders. Goes out and immediately endanger his life, his girlfriend's, and his much needed new weapons technology! Way go, baby. And I thought Holmes was the only bloke, on coke, in these movies. The Swiss like their White, too, huh?
Exactly.
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If it’s Rathborne as Holmes it’s going to be very good. It was.🤗❤️ Thanks.
Love the oldies
The only ones worth watching.
Great movie...
Just love hearing the cicadas in the background....
Must have followed that RAF plane
All the way from Hollywood LA via Switzerland to London
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Even the final Shakespearian line is brilliant. Thanks for posting!!
Authenticity has always been a corner stone to Sherlock Holmes movies
"That amount of lipstick never came from a pair of THIN lips." - Sherlock Holmes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
“England is the stake, and our antagonist Professor Moriarty” - Sherlock Holmes
I love the airplane scene, where many different stock airplane film shots are are mashed together to create the airplane flight and the bomb release. It's hilarious! First a Mosquito, then a B25 taking off, then a mosquito over water, then the bombs are released over the desert one way, then they reverse the angle and the bombs fall another way, again over the desert. How are the observers on the ground standing amid green trees and in their overcoats and the bombs fall on a huge desert scene! I guess it was cheaper than finding live bombs to drop. ;-)
It was done during the war, they weren't able to get bombs to blow up things for a movie. Real black powder was in great need for fighting a huge war...
@@avidnongetit8710 they did the best with what they had and they did a pretty good job
You miss ID the aircraft, the first was a Bristol Blenheim being loaded with bombs (the dorsal turret, the mosquito was never equipped with one) and the aircraft taking off was the Douglas A-20 Havoc, all were in use with the RAF at the time this film was made including the B-25 Mitchell
This is a B picture, with a limited budget.
33:33 ... Moriarty's got more lives than a very big bag of very lucky cats
Are you quoting one of the blackadders
Basil Rathbone , is one of my favorites classic Sherlock Holmes. I also like Vincent Price He was a good classic to he had really good movies Charlie Chan he was another good one. you don't see movies like that anymore on TV as much. Even, Abbott , and
Thanks, haven’t watched this one in ages. Nice copy, thanks for the upload. :)
Splendid. I never saw this one before now. Thank you for posting. Happy Trails
Thks love these films
Worse torture in the world, laying on a bed and someone grabs your legs. Diabolical! !
Don't forget he had a man on each side holding his wrists really tight. Must have been sheer hell.
I like old movies Sherlock Holmes a memory man as a kid and watch them with my dad and mom
These are classic!
I loved the movie thank you guys ...
Fantastic job guys!!
Superb movies
They made such good Sherlock Holmes movies brilliant ...I ve already seen these movies three times n I can watch it over n over the quality n story line is awesome n robust...truly opulent thanks🎉
Those Swiss scientists speak damn good English.
Yep,gettin a bit older now,but not that old,ha,love yar films nite time,freezing cold out,lecky blanket on,and a good film,thanks for your time n effort sir.
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What the heck is Lucas McCain's marshal pal doing in England!
I love Sherlock Holmes keep putting them on ❤💜
what a great little piece in the ending!
It should be--it's Shakespeare!
Richard II, Act 2, Scene 1
Rathbone will always be my ultimate Holmes
Not a patch on Brett
Yes Brett was good but no match for Rathbone
I respectfully disagree
As is your perogative, I maintain Rathbone is the finest Holmes
It is my perogative and I say Brett
4:23 _Croissant!!_
You tell 'em, Sherlock!
Nice HD quality here, Thanks.
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In that context ...what did he mean ?
the poodgy.. he meant the poodgy.
Think he said couchon i.e. pig
This story is so different to The Dancing Men story in the Jeremy Brett episode. !!
Thanks for the upload.. great quality 👍
Yes... Many kudos to Basil Rathbones' acting talent but don't forget his athletic ability who, as a Norman usurper, filmed moviedom's greatest sword duel against Robin Hood portrayed by Errol Flynn. I found myself cheering for the sheriff. His swordsmanship and athleticism was equal to Errol's.
In real life, he was a first-class fencer. In movies, his roles as antagonist always called for him to lose to Errol Flynn, Tyrone Power, etc.
Flynn once commented that Rathbone’s fencing skills were far superior to his, and that if they were actually fighting for real, Rathbone would have cut him to ribbons.
Thank you for uploading quality movies!
hahaha, the look Tobel is giving Watson when he asks why he couldn't be attacked "on his way TO the woman's apartment"
For many a year has THAT line cracked me up!
LOL... @ 22:13 it's nothing more than an old darkroom photographic enlarger that the guy's using! Looks like a "Beseler" or something similar as I used one for years...
Great Sherlock Holmes series and the print is great! Thanks!!
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Watson never fails to make a complete, bumbling fool of himself.
I love the watson from the rathbone movies.
@@edouardbail9741 me too.
Only in these stories, though. But Nigel Bruce is pretty lovable in these, bumbling or not.
No, that would be the writers
Nor does He fail to inadvertently give Holm the crucial insight.
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