Sherlock Holmes: The Basil Rathbone Years & Other Films

For more than 100 years, the character of Sherlock Holmes has appeared in scores of films, as well as in a number of television series. For many people, the films made between 1939 and 1946, starring Basil Rathbone as Holmes, with Nigel Bruce as his companion Dr. Watson, remain the most popular. ... Although there are a number of Sherlock Holmes film books, there has never been one devoted to the Rathbone series, in detail. In this book you will find complete cast lists for each film, along with a story synopsis and photographs. ...I feel it necessary to include a number of others as well, even though the emphasis of the book is still on the Rathbone series. -- Author's note/Acknowledgements.

Scott Palmer is a native of San Diego, and a graduate of San Diego State University. He has worked for the Hollywood Film Archive in Los Angeles, ans was the Managing Director of the California Performing Arts Centre in San Diego. He has appeared on radio, TV, and has written newspaper and magazine articles. With an extensive knowledge in the are of films and TV, he has also published books including A Who's Who of British Film Actors, British Film Actors' Credits 1895-1987, Australian & New Zealand Film Actors, Jack the Ripper: A Reference Guide, and The Films of Agatha Christie. He resides in San Diego, California.