Sherlock Holmes and THE SECRET WEAPON (1943) BASIL RATHBONE

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Published 2012-10-05
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.
All Comments (21)
  • @douglaslindstrand4361
    I’m sitting here with a hot cup of tea on cold night watching a Sherlock Holmes movie….Life is good.
  • @mariaretali
    NO ONE can hold a candle to Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, NO ONE ,,end of story
  • @rty1955
    Simply the BEST Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson ever portrayed by two great actors! Great to watch on a rainy evening. I have them all!
  • @bruce5799
    Sherlock Holmes wouldn't be the same without Doctor Watson. These two complement each other.
  • @rogerangress9983
    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...."
  • @robertpayne6366
    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.
  • @MB-cx2ks
    These Rathbone SH movies are like reliving the wonderful, comforting times of my past.
  • @timclontz1043
    No one can match being Sherlock Holmes like Basil Rathbone..He has the perfect look as Holmes and great acting.
  • @nancyhowell4505
    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!
  • @donaldnekrosius1602
    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.
  • @michaelbailey1578
    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.
  • @peterhein6700
    Rathbone and Bruce, the one and only true Sherlock Holmes movies
  • @Ace-ig6vs
    What a perfect way to waste away a lazy, dreary Sunday. I don't know, these movies and Sundays just go hand in hand.
  • @randybyrne4865
    Absolutely love Sherlock Holmes movies, providing Holmes and Watson are Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
  • @peterobbo7512
    Fabulous stuff. So atmospheric. I can watch these movies over and over... works of art.
  • @SBaker83
    One of my ancestors is Basil Rathbone. It was certainly a pleasure to see the original movie
  • @lairdkilbarchan
    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. 🕵️