Basil Rathbone

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Basil Rathbone
  • Date of Birth: 13 June, 1892
  • Place of Birth: Johannesburg, South African Republic
  • Biography: Basil Rathbone MC, , was a British actor most famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and of suave villains in such swashbuckler films as The Mark of Zorro, Captain Blood, and The Adventures of Robin Hood.

    He was born Philip St. John Basil Rathbone in Johannesburg, South Africa, to... Read more

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Downey is following his action blockbuster 'Iron Man' with the title role in 'Sherlock Holmes', a mystery drama based on Arthur Conan Doyle's detective and an upcoming comic-book about Holmes by Lionel Wigram, one of the movie's producers. Guy Ritchie ... Full Article

The Marathon features several movies starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr.Watson, as well as later productions.The movie marathon will continue through 5 a.m. the next morning. ... Full Article

Reviewed by Colin Jacobson (September 23, 2003) For years 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood has stood as a seminal work. Not only does it continue to display society's general concept of Robin Hood as a character, but also it... ... Full Article

The tale of Richard III is retold by Hollywood in a less lyrical, but no less compelling, manner than Master Will employed in Stratford-upon-Avon. Starring Basil Rathbone as the man who would be king and Boris Karloff as his right-hand... ... Full Article

As a fan of the Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce Sherlock Holmes movies made during the 1930s & 1940s, I can honestly say that I am absolutely delighted by the recently restored editions of these delightful films that have been released through... ... Full Article

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