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This movie starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson may not be the greatest Holmes film, but is a fine adaptation of the Doyle novel.

The 50th anniversary of the death of Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn falls on 14th October 2009. A life of drinking, partying and womanising contributed to his death.

Dressed to Kill was the final installment in the popular series starring Rathbone As Holmes and Bruce as Dr. Watson. Not a perfect movie, it is still enjoyable today.

In the early 1960's legendary low budget film-maker Roger Corman made a series of evocative and successful films based upon the works of Edgar Allan Poe.

This movie is considered the best of the 1940s Sherlock Holmes film series from Universal Studios, benefiting from good acting, an intelligent script, and fine direction.

The Woman in Green is considered one of the best of the 1940s Sherlock Holmes film series from Universal Studios, benefiting from good acting and a fast paced script.

Sherlock Holmes is probably the most famous fictional detective of all time. Indeed, it could even be argued he is the best known fictional creation of all time.

Terror by Night was the next to last in the popular series starring Rathbone As Holmes and Bruce as Watson. It's not a perfect Holmes story, but is still enjoyable today.

Is 1939 Hollywood's greatest every year for film? There's a strong case for it. Classic after classic was produced for the masses, and many of those films are immortal.

Showcasing Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, this Granada Television production has its critics, but is still the most faithful version of the original Conan Doyle story.

British writer Alan Barnes third edition of his original 2002 book is one of two fine works that will satisfy Sherlockians and film buffs in general.

Over the years, several fine books on Sherlock Holmes movies have been published. Among the most recent best is David Stuart Davies' "Starring Sherlock Holmes."

The Pirates of the Caribbean films show that lawless pirates felt a need for laws. One such film from Hollywood's Golden years is Captain Blood with Errol Flynn.

Pursuit to Algiers was the tenth installment in the popular Universal series starring Rathbone As Holmes and Bruce as Watson. Unfortunately, it has little to recommend.

The House of Fear is considered one of the best of the 1940s Sherlock Holmes film series from Universal Studios, benefiting from good acting and a taut, fast paced script

The first three movies in Universal Studios' popular Sherlock Holmes series of the 1940s had the detective battling Nazi agents rather than Victorian villains.

Captain Blood, Charge of the Light Brigade, Robin Hood, and Four's a Crowd pair Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland together for the first four of their eight films.

The holidays are here, and many people are still shopping for gifts. After a large holiday meal, family and friends often enjoy watching movies such as these.

What better gift for a mystery novel fan than a calendar from their favorite novel or author? Or, buy one for yourself and enjoy a year of mysteries.

Imagine Me & You finds its way to DVD June 27th, 2006 amongst Annapolis and a slew of foreign Film and TV releases

Johny Depp's Jack Sparrow may set a new standard for onscreen piracy but so did Errol Flynn's Captain Blood.

The late 19th century into the early 20th century is the Golden Age of American illustration. Howard inspired young artists, including N.C. Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish.

Writers who want to describe a person, place, thing, or idea can use an onomatopoeia. Using sound for description and meaning helps readers enter the author's world.

Robin Hood, the medieval outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor is the archetypical English folk hero. And Hollywood seems to find him irrestistible.

Since Douglas Fairbanks became the first actor to play Robin Hood back in 1922 there have been many many different approaches to the Robin Hood legend.

The Sherlock Holmes stories remain popular today. Audiobooks present an ideal way to experience Arthur Conan Doyle's writing and there is an exciting range available.

The new Sherlock Holmes is a mystery but deductive reasoning is not required, one need only turn a keen eye and observe all the prime time clips from the film opening Chr

Danger surrounds London with super sleuth Sherlock Holmes in pursuit of a maniacal Lord out to rule the world. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law sizzle as Holmes/Watson.