The Return of Sherlock Holmes: The Wisteria Lodge - Sherlock Holmes VHS Video

NTSC format (US and Canada only. This VHS will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about Quotes & Trivia
ASIN: 6301611802
Average Customer Review: Based on 2 reviews. .

Amazon.com
Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) and Dr. Watson (Edward Hardwicke) are drawn into the investigation of the murder of Garcia (Arturo Venegas), for which Scott Eccles (Donald Churchill), a guest of Garcia's at Wisteria Lodge, has been arrested--possibly mistakenly. An extreme rarity in the Holmes canon, a policeman of real competence named Inspector Baynes (Freddie Jones), is also on the case, making this tale all the more interesting for Holmes fans interested in comparing and contrasting investigative styles. Brett and Hardwicke, as always, are exceptionally good as the Great Detective and his famous ally. --Tom Keogh

Reader Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: Dark, Violent, Brilliant!, July 27, 2000 Reviewer: A viewer from Minneapolis, Mn United States Granda Television's adaption of Wisteria Lodge is a dark, violent story. It is also one of the most beautifully acted and filmed of the Jeremy Brett productions. Every reviewer before me has said it before: Jeremy Brett is the most fascinating and complete protrayal of Sherlock Holmes that our world as seen. As much as I loved watching Basil Rathbone, he really only scratched the surface of the most famous detective in the world. I guess it depends on who you grew up with. Many older viewers may still prefer Rathbone just because he was the first they saw in the role. In Wisteria Lodge, we get a multi-faceted Holmes from Brett. His obvious affection for Watson shines through. Also, one needs to mention the wonderful acting of Hardwicke, Donald Churchill, and especially Freddie Jones. As Inspector Baynes, Jones literally leaps off the screen with his vibrant personality. His brief time on screen is perfect proof that a truly great actor makes the most of what time he is given. This is a beautiful film, lush and exciting. The last minute of the program will leave you breathless. There is little television, past or present, that has been produced with such loving care. You can tell that everyone involved loved the material before they even started! I hope that viewers will enjoy this episode as much as I did.