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Biography - Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock Holmes VHS Video
 Based on 2 reviews.
.Amazon.com This terrific installment of the popular Biography series features parallel studies of both the great Baker Street detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his creator, the extraordinary Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Highlights include an overview of Doyle's early writing career and the sources of his inspiration for Holmes, such as the remarkably observant doctor Joseph Bell. The key details of Holmes's life and vocation are touched on, as is his relationship with his chronicler, Dr. Watson, and his literary death at Doyle's hands (followed by his resurrection). Glimpses of the true, lionhearted character of Doyle add to one's general appreciation of the author's gifts and his most famous creation. --Tom Keogh Reader Reviews 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: An Unexpected Delight, August 6, 2002 Reviewer: Eri Hashimoto from North Canton, Ohio United States At first, I was afraid to purchase this video, as I feared it might present some lame, cheesy actor to portray Sherlock Holmes. Also, I knew nothing about its contents...but I have taken my risk, and am very glad that I did. This 50 minute video features the remarkable David Burke, who starred as the first Dr. Watson in the Granada Television series opposite Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, playing his old role again as the good doctor in his later years. This alone is good enough reason to purchase this item, but there are many more delightful features which adds to the quality of the film, including few film footages (with sound) of commentary by the Great Author himself, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. But I do not want to give away everything to take away from the unexpected delights you'll find in this video, so I'll keep my silence about the rest. Just know that if you are a Sherlockian, you will definitely not be disappointed by this film.
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