The legacy of the investigative mastermind Sherlock Holmes has transcended through three centuries and appeared in books, television series, films and so much more. This deluxe 5 DVD collection features 8 feature films and... more » the entire 39 episode American television series featuring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's master sleuth in some of his greatest mysteries and adventures.
The eight included films are The Sign of Four (1932, starring Arthur Wontner), The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935, starring Arthur Wontner), Murder At The Baskervilles (1937, starring Arthur Wontner), The Woman In Green (1945, starring Basil Rathbone), A Study In Scarlet (1933, starring Reginald Owen), Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1943, starring Basil Rathbone), Terror By Night (1946, starring Basil Rathbone) and Dressed To Kill, (1946, starring Basil Rathbone). All films are presented in black and white.
All 39 episodes of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes are also included in this DVD set. Starring Ronald Howard as Sherlock Holmes, this 1954 television series is presented with introductions by Christopher Lee, who reinvigorated the role of Holmes in later features.« less