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An Actor and a Rare One by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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An Actor and a Rare One by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Features
Hardcover:
160 pages
; Dimensions (in inches): 0.64 x 8.78 x 5.61
Publisher: Scarecrow Press; (February 21, 2001)
ISBN:
0810838745
About the Author
Tony Earnshaw is the programmer for Britain's National Museum of Photography, Film and Television and an organizer of the widely regarded Bradford Film Festival. An award-winning film journalist, he is film critic for both the Yorkshire Post and Yorkshire Television, and is a frequent guest on BBC Radio as a commentator on cinema and related issues. He has written for numerous magazines on both sides of the Atlantic.
Book Description
Since the turn of the century, Sherlock Holmes has captured the imagination of readers, and, after his move to both television and movies, generations of viewers. While Holmes has been portrayed by many distinguished actors, few have done it with the class, humor, and aplomb that Peter Cushing brought to the role. Written by noted British film journalist Tony Earnshaw, "An Actor and a Rare One: Peter Cushing as Sherlock Holmes" follows the career of Peter Cushing, one of England's finest actors, as he worked his way up from regional theatre to the role of the world's most famous consulting detective. This book details Cushing's career as Holmes through anecdotes and reminiscences as told by his colleagues and Cushing himself. A fascinating, often humorous behind-the-scenes look at one of the century's great actors in one of the century's greatest roles.
Reader Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Lightweight and adds very little to our knowledge, July 17, 2001
Reviewer:
A reader
from England
This has to be a great opportunity missed. For many, including myself, Peter Cushing was THE Holmes (after Rathbone) and here was a chance to really detail his performances in the role - especially the BBC series. But the author adds very little to our knowledge of either Peter`s portrayal of the character or the Holmes Canon itself. A pity.
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