We take things in a different direction today with our first Special Episode in the Adventures in Compliance podcast. Today, Tom Fox is thrilled to bring back Adam Graham for a short, two-part special series where we begin to review some of the movie representations of Sherlock Holmes. Tom met Adam Graham at PodFest Expo 2024 and he is a huge old-time mystery radio show aficionado, including, of course, Sherlock Holmes.
Today, we begin with a look at the first Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce Holmes adventures, which is also the first of two productions by Universal Pictures, The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Graham shares insights on the 15th anniversary of his podcast and his background as an independent podcaster. The discussion focuses on the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes, the strong performances of Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, and the rich atmosphere of films like The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (our next episode).
The conversation highlights the contrasts between the portrayals of Dr. Watson by Nigel Bruce in films and other adaptations. They praise the remarkable cinematography, the storytelling, and the significance of character actors like George Zucco as Moriarty. They also discuss the range shown by Rathbone and Bruce in the dynamic roles they played. The episode concludes with Adam sharing details about his upcoming 15thanniversary of his podcast, the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio Podcast and inviting listeners to learn more about old time radio detectives on his website.
Key Highlights:
- Analyzing The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes
- Nigel Bruce’s Portrayal of Dr. Watson
- Universal Pictures are the Right Studio for Holmes
- Final Thoughts and Announcements
Resources:
The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes FAQ
Adam Graham
Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Sherlock Holmes on Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
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