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Coffret Intégrale Sherlock HolmesThese Sherlock Holmes movies feature Basil Rathbone as “Sherlock Holmes” and Nigel Bruce as “Dr. John H. Watson”. Bruce has a passing resemblance to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but often seems slower witted than in the original stories. Yes, this explains things to the audience.The first two Sherlock Holmes movies are set in the late 19th century, the next twelve movies are set in modern times (the 1940's). Many fans of the stories prefer the older settings even if this culture is unknown to them (horses, no central heating). The copyrights expired in 1970 so people are free to use these characters in new stories. Few are as good as the original, even if meant as a parody. Doyle was a student of criminology, many of the stories were based on actual crimes. “The Valley of Fear” is a good example. Here are the names of the movies and their original dates. See the individual reviews for more details.01. Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) tells about the family curse where heirs of an aristocratic family die a violent death.02. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) tells about the threat to the owner of a valuable emerald; can Holmes save the jewel and the life of the owner?03. Sherlock Holmes And The Voice Of Terror (1942) tells about an enemy broadcaster who predicts sabotage and terror. Holmes is brought in to solve the mystery and plug the leak.04. Sherlock Holmes And The Secret Weapon (1942) tells about the threat to a bombsight. Will enemy agents steal it? Holmes prevents this.05. Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) tells how Holmes is sent to retrieve a secret document that went missing when the courier disappeared. Will a German agent find this document?06. Sherlock Faces Death (1943) tells about deaths at Musgrave Manor. Holmes finds a secret crypt with an old document, then solves the murders.07. Sherlock Holmes In The Spider Woman (1944) tells about a series of suicides of rich men. Holmes discovers a plot to murder for insurance money.08. Sherlock Holmes The Scarlet Claw (1944) tells about murders in a small Canadian village. There is a suspect but nobody knows what he looks like (a former actor). Holmes finds him.09. Sherlock Holmes In Pearl of Death (1944) tells about the theft of a famous pearl. Murders follow, are they connected to the theft? There is a confrontation with the thief, then Holmes finds the pearl.10. Sherlock Holmes and The House Of Fear (1945) tells of a club where the last survivor will benefit from the insurance policy on the others earlier deaths. Holmes solves the mystery.11. Sherlock Holmes And The Woman in Green (1945) tells about the murders of women by a serial killer. Holmes solves the crimes.12. Sherlock Holmes Pursuit to Algiers (1945) tells how Holmes and Watson escort a Crown Prince to safeguard his life and help democracy. [This is more of a parody than a drama.]13. Sherlock Holmes Terror By Night (1946) tells about a murder and the theft of a valuable diamond. Holmes solves the first and recovers the second.14. Sherlock Holmes Dressed To Kill (1946) tells about the theft of music boxes. What is so important about these items? Do they contain a valuable item? Holmes solves the crimes and the secret.
