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The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sherlock Holmes, #5)
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Nov 02, 2019
Reading for the 2nd time. Most recently started November 2, 2019.
Often called the best Holmes adventure
Said to be one of the most popular stories in the world, The Hound of the Baskervilles has certainly been my favorite Sherlock Holmes adventure since about age 9 or 10. It is dear to my heart in both novel and movie form. The first movie I saw, and still my favorite, was the 1959 British production with Peter Cushing as Holmes. In my mind's eye I can still vividly see the tarantula on Christopher Lee's shoulder. If you suffer from arachnophobia don't worry, that huge, hairy spider which frightened me as a child does not make an appearance in the novel. The enormous, glowing, demonic looking hound does. Just shut your imagination's eyes if the apparition bothers you and keep reading. You will be glad that you did.
Said to be one of the most popular stories in the world, The Hound of the Baskervilles has certainly been my favorite Sherlock Holmes adventure since about age 9 or 10. It is dear to my heart in both novel and movie form. The first movie I saw, and still my favorite, was the 1959 British production with Peter Cushing as Holmes. In my mind's eye I can still vividly see the tarantula on Christopher Lee's shoulder. If you suffer from arachnophobia don't worry, that huge, hairy spider which frightened me as a child does not make an appearance in the novel. The enormous, glowing, demonic looking hound does. Just shut your imagination's eyes if the apparition bothers you and keep reading. You will be glad that you did.
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Nov 03, 2019 01:39PM
The Hound of the Baskervilles got five stars from me, too; I'd also count it as my favorite Holmes novel, and have read it at least three times. I haven't seen the Peter Cushing version, but I really like both the Jeremy Brett and Matt Frewer adaptations (and own the latter on DVD).
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Mr. Lind, I believe that the two versions you mentioned are superior to the Peter Cushing version but I saw the Cushing adaptation as a child and it has stuck with me or maybe I've stuck with it. Besides, I am a fan of Cushing, Christopher Lee and Hammer Films.
How about the 1939 version with the quintessential Holmes, Basil Rathbone?
Charles wrote: "Mr. Lind, I believe that the two versions you mentioned are superior to the Peter Cushing version but I saw the Cushing adaptation as a child and it has stuck with me or maybe I've stuck with it. B..."I've seen very few if any of the Hammer films in more than bits and pieces, but I think I'd like them if I got a chance to watch more of them! (BTW, I'm usually addressed by my first name. :-) )
Patrick, I thought about your question and realized that I'd never seen the Basil Rathbone version so I rented it. Will watch some other versions too and get back to your question.
:-) Happy viewing.Though some other actors have portrayed Holmes quite well, Basil Rathbone has always been THE Holmes to me.
