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Published: 2013-03-06 00:43:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 684; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 2
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You’re a bit like my dad…when he was dying he was always cheerful and always lovely, except when he thought no one could see. I saw him once, he looked – sad...You look sad, when you think he can’t see you.--------
When I saw this picture of Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, I thought of this right away. It is so perfect for Rathbone/Holmes and Bruce/Watson. The expression on Basil's face is just - heartbreaking. I don't think Rathbone/Holmes would have lasted long at all without his Watson, and of course, neither would Cumberbatch/Sherlock.
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I've LOVED Basil Rathbone since I first saw him when I was 15... SIGH! ....What's a girl to do, he's just too DASHING!
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Awesome 
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Thanks so much! It's from The Scarlett Claw, I think.
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Welcome
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Awesome! While I have a very special spot in my heart for Jeremy, Basil will always be my Mr. Holmes
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For me Jeremy is Holmes, but that dosen't stop me from watching others. I love Basil's portrayal, it really is brilliant! I just watched The Spiderwoman last night, probably my favourite so far
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It's good to be that way! if we only liked one Holmes it would really a downer for us since then we wouldn't be able to enjoy all the other good portrayals.
Ah I love The Spider Woman! It's one of my favorites! But I think The Woman in Green is probably my very, very favorite. I love them all though!
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I think I'll rewatch it at the weekend with my Mum this time. I'm sure she'll love it
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Haha yes! Have you seen The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of the Baskervilles yet? They are both quite good!
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I've seen The Adventures but I haven't watched Hound yet. I couldn't persaude my parents to watch it with me. They're so familiar with the plotline you see. Looks like I'll have to watch it on my own, well not quite on my own with my doggie
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It's super good. Definitely worth watching even if you do know the plot-line. The actor who plays Henry is a favorite of mine, so I like it especially. And so many cute Holmes and Watson scenes. Although there is one thing at the end that really, really bugs me though.
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I definitely will watch it. The Hound film I usually watch is Hammer's version, I'm quite a Peter Cushing fan you see! 
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Yes Richard Greene is in that one! I love it! And yeah it's the bit about the needle. It's so out of place and I find it rather inappropriate. I'm surprised it got past the sensors.
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I think if they do include any reference to his (rather embaessing) use of drugs they should have a comment from Watson how strongly he disapproves of it. That's one thing I like about Granada. I did read somewhere though that it was cut from the original... I've just found it: "After being out of circulation for many years, partly because of the 1959 Hammer remake in Technicolor starring Peter Cushing, this film was restored and re-released to theaters in 1975 with great fanfare, to the point of having the national evening news do a story on it. The film was shown at its full 80-minute length, and newspaper and magazine articles commented on the fact that the line "Oh, Watson, the needle!", referring to Holmes' cocaine habit (and usually misquoted as "Quick, Watson, the needle!") was put back in after having been cut by the censors. As an added attraction, the studio added a rare sound film featurette which showed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes books, talking about his creation"www.imdb.com/title/tt0031448/t… Just thought you'd be interested
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Yes, I agree that it wouldn't have been wrong to mention the addiction (since it is canon) but they should have shown how Watson did not approve of the habit.
Huh that's interesting, I didn't know that! (and wow my friend it is hard to find something I do not know about Basil's Holmes films! 
Yes I think I have seen that before. Most interesting
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Well I'll let you know what I think once I've watched it, although I'm sure I'll love it
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okay! I look forward to hearing
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Awww. That face...it does make me think of that quote. I've only watched two of the Rathbone ones, but I've liked them so far.
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Yes, his face is just heartbreaking!
You should watch more, they are wonderful!
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*sob*
I have to say I am not such a big fan of the Rathbone movies (sorry!!! I don't want to hurt your feelings about it, they are not bad at all, just too... 'american' for me personally 
Do you know from which movie this shot is? I might be inclined to watch it. 
Ah, I don't think any incarnation of Holmes would be able to last long without his Watson! He has 'lost his well-guarded heart to him, never to be reclaimed', so to speak, somewhere during STUD and SIGN. You are absolutely right, in view of his mood swings and his 'dramatics', one feels he would break apart or go mad sooner or later without this anchor of truest, steady, loving friendship in his life. He is only a human, after all, even if he might not like it.
Once again, a deeply meaningful, magnificent picture you have posted here with a most fitting description... Thank you for this!! 
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w-wow! 
Holmes' expression here - gosh, it tore me apart. I think it might be from The Scarlet Claw (though I'm not positive) Perhaps just after he accidentally let a teenage girl die. It's a really spooky one, but I like it because there are some cute Holmes+Watson moments.
That quote he "lost his well-guarded heart to him, never to be reclaimed" where did that come from? it's beautiful, and describes Holmes feelings towards Watson PERFECTLY! Everything you write about their friendship is so lovely, and a perfect description!
I feel that yes, any Holmes would be lost without his Watson, of course, but there is always something especially poignant about that thought for me when I think about Rathbone/Holmes and Bruce/Watson. I often think about Rathbone's own life. he said he would have died (killed himself even) if he hadn't met his wife after WW1. Rathbone/Holmes and Bruce/Watson, due to their age, WOULD have fought in WW1, and it's likely Holmes would have felt the same way as Rathbone did, accept for him it was Watson, not a wife.
Again, thank you so much for you amazingly kind comments! It means more to me then you can know!
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Please excuse my late reply!!
Um, about the quote "lost his well-guarded heart to him, never to be reclaimed", to be honest, I made it up on impulse... Just came suddenly in my mind.. so I'm very much, terribly in fact, honoured that you like it that much! 
Oh my gosh, I didn't know that about Basil Rathbone! I am very happy and relieved for him that he found a person who gave him back his zest for life -- after all I have read right now he really must have loved her very much, how wonderful!
P.S.: And I am happy that you were happy because of my comment!
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Wow, such an amazing quote by YOU!!
When Basil was in the war, he met up with his little brother John, who was also a soldier. They spent a great night together, laughing and talking and drinking good scotch whiskey. There was only one bed available, so they slept together, which they were happy for because it was cold. In the middle of the night, Basil woke up after a terrible nightmare that John had been killed in the war. John was still alive, and sleeping peacefully beside him, so he kissed him on the forehead and went back to sleep. That was the last time they saw each other, because a few days later Basil got a letter that his brother had died in battle. (this is a paraphrase of Basil's actual account) There is a quote of Basil saying he wanted to put a bullet in his head, but he decided to let the snipers do it for him, so he went on all kind of super dangerous missions so he would get killed. But he escaped the war physically unscathed. He had absolutely no purpose and intense depression until he got married and even shortly after. He was finally brought back to the joy of being alive when he was reunited with his son Rodion, and he adopted a little girl named Cynthia with Ouida.
I'd be glad to answer any questions you have about Basil Rathbone, I love him like crazy!
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Ah, once again, I'm so late! 
Um, thank you!
What you told here about Mr. Rathbone and his brother is a very sad and touching story... Poor Basil, I think everyone can imagine what he must have gone through! Wars are such purposeless and horrible things...
Speaking about Basil, I saw him in a 'David Copperfield'-filming some weeks ago... (I recognised him right away, he had such a very characteristic face!) he played David's cold-blooded adoptive father... gosh, he is such a good actor!! He was so convincing that I wished I could hit him with an huge iron bar. Ahem. Well, I think you need to see that movie if you haven't already!
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It's ok about being late - all fine!
Yes, I have seen David Copperfield - and you are right, he is so great at that ! It's amazing! He said he didn't want to play the role, and turned it down five times. He said he couldn't imagine played someone who he detested. But then when he finally accepted the role, he said (about the director) that he could get whatever he wanted out of people, and he got cruelty out of me. He said he hated it, and after the wiping scene he took the boy who played David in his arms and cried and hugged him. Basil seems to have been such an emotional person!
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Awwwwwwwwwwwww, he really must have been a kind-hearted and emotional person! 
That's interesting, by the way... I just noticed that I already know two Sherlock Holmes-actors now who were both extremely sensitive and openly emotional in real life, but played a withdrawn introvert..
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Yeah, you've no idea how many times I've wished to meet him if real life! No idea at all!
Yeah, wow, that is so interesting, I never thought of that! I think Basil was somewhat of an introvert in certain ways, like he rarely shared his heart with people he didn't know - I think he kinda masked his fear/sadness/hurt with being sweet and loving and kind and gentle and funny. I may be wrong, but i think I'm not. I often wish I could just give him a hug and tell him everything was going to be ok.
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Oh, I do think I do have at least a little idea how it is like to want to meet a person whom one admires really much.
You have an interesting point there! True, this kind of demeanour sounds also like a facet of a kind of introversion I just remarked that wiki-article about introverts sounds like me O.o, and I completely comprehend your wish to hug Basil... there are so much people in history who had a hard life although they were such extremely sweet and sensitive souls that it seems unfair and one would love to simply hug them tightly, giving them the feeling that there are so much people (in the present and in the future) who really feel with them, care for them and even hold a certain amount of something like love for them. Maybe it would have helped them a bit, we can't know...
I apologise for sort of spamming your comment space here! 
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Yes, there are many people I'd like to hug many different people who I will never be able to...
naw, it's ok... this has been fun!
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I can do no better than to second your most eloquent appreciation.
Nice framing and text choice too!
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I'm so glad you like it. Basil Rathbone is the best!
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