Arguably the greatest detective in all of literature, radio, TV and cinema history was Sherlock Holmes with his faithful companion Dr. Watson. So many exciting adventures were penned by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. And many amazing actors have taken on the name of the great Holmes.
"The game is now afoot" thanks to the fine folks at The Film Detective. They have released an absolutely stunning new Blu-ray set of early classic tales of Sherlock Holmes complete with a nice collection of bonus feature.
Our Rating System:
****=Don’t Miss it!
***=Worth a look.
**=An Ok way to spend an evening.
*=You haven’t missed anything.
Sherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour (1931) Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) and Dr. Watson (Ian Fleming) are charged with the protection of a young diplomat from a criminal mastermind Professor Robert Moriarty. ***
A Study in Scarlett (1933) Members of a secret society are turning up dead. It is up to Sherlock Holmes (Reginald Owens) and Dr. Watson (Warburton Gamble) to uncover the truth behind the murders. ***
The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935) An American organization asks the evil Professor Moriarty to take vengeance on John Douglas, an informant who sent them to prison. Now it is up to Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) and Dr. Watson (Ian Fleming) to come out of retirement to investigate the crime. ***
Silver Blaze (1937) Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) and Dr. Watson (Ian Fleming) investigate the theft of a prize racehorse theft. But they soon find someone very familiar behind the crime. ****
All four of these classic mysteries have been transferred in 1080p in their original full screen format 1.33:1 aspect ratio. The soundtrack is an Dolby Digital Audio 2.0 There is also English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Each of the four Blu-ray discs included in this stellar set not only includes a newly remaster version of the film, but some very cool bonus features. Take a look at what is included in this set.
Disc 1
* The Fatal Hour (1931) featuring Arthur Wontner
* Essay by Don Stradley
* Commentary Track with Jennifer Churchill
* The Adventures of Sam Sherman: Part One featurette
* Recreated Sherlock Holmes Radio Broadcast
* A Black Sherlock Holmes (1918) cut bonus short
* A Black Sherlock Holmes (1918) uncut bonus short
* Baffled (1900)
Disc 2
* The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935) featuring Arthur Wontner
* Essay by Jason A. Ney
* Commentary Track w/ Jason A. Ney
* The Adventures of Sam Sherman: Part Two featurette
* The Copper Beeches (1912)
* Blind Man's Bluff, TV episode (1954)
Disc 3
* Silver Blaze (1937) featuring Arthur Wontner
* Essay by Don Stradley
* Commentary Track w/ Phoef Sutton & Jordan Legan
* The Adventures of Sam Sherman: Part Three featurette
* Sure Luck Holmes, Felix the Cat cartoon
* Cousins of Sherlocko (1913)
Disc 4
* A Study in Scarlet (1933) featuring Reginald Owen
* Essay by C. Courtney Joyner
* Commentary Track w/ Peter Atkins & David Breckman
* Elementary Cinema, an original production by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
* Slick Sleuths, Mutt & Jeff cartoon
In addition to the amazing on disc features on disc features. Included in each Blu-ray case is a card insert with the original pastor art. This is such a cool addition to this set. Than all three Blu-rays are housed in a special black and gold slipcase, suitable for displaying!
I am so excited to see how beautiful these films look restored and all the amazing bonus features make this truly The Film Detective's greatest release to date. I am glad to have this film at Classic Cinema Plus studios. It will be getting displayed in a place of prominence.
If you are a fan or know someone whos is a fan of Sherlock Holmes this new Blu-ray set (also available on DVD) from The Film Detective is an absolute must own. We at Classic Cinema Plus give it our highest recommendation. Head over to Amazon.com and order your copy today.
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