The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 2

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Vol. 2: The Crooked Man/ The Speckled Band
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ASIN: B00005NFYI
Release Date: 2001-08-28

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In "The Crooked Man," Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) fetches Dr. John Watson (David Burke) on an urgent mission: Colonel James Barclay (Denys Hawthorne) has been found dead in his home, with his comatose wife (Lisa Daniely) beside him. While Holmes and Watson work to clear the widow's name of any suspicion, a weird, badly stooped man (Norman Jones) holds onto the secret of the Barclays' misfortune. This episode in the long-running Granada Television series is a fascinating puzzle all around, highlighted by a long flashback into a grim tale of treachery and revenge.

One of the strongest entries in the series, "The Speckled Band" finds distraught Helen Stoner (Rosalyn Landor) coming to Holmes and Watson in fear for her life since announcing her betrothal. The reason: Helen's sister Julia (Denise Armon) died mysteriously and in apparent terror in her bedroom on the night before her own wedding, and her final words were a strange reference to a "speckled band." This episode has it all: a damsel in distress, a considerable villain, lots of suspense, and a solution worth waiting for. Brett and Burke are at the top of their game as Doyle's dynamic duo; this story was, in fact, Doyle's personal favorite from the Holmes canon. --Tom Keogh

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We love it!.......2005-12-14

Every once in a while, an actor comes along who not only plays the role of Sherlock Holmes, but actually redefines the role. In 1984, veteran actor Jeremy Brett (1933-95) actually did it yet again! And now, these wonderful Granada Television episodes are available on DVD.

This wonderful DVD has two of the 55 minute episodes. My family and I loved this DVD, and think that any fan of Sherlock Holmes, or just plain fan of mysteries, will love it, too! (By the way, if you like Jeremy Brett, you can see him in an entirely different role in My Fair Lady (1964) as Freddie Eynsford-Hill!)

The following episodes are included on this DVD:

The Crooked Man - Series 1, episode 5 (May 22, 1984) - When Colonel James Barclay is found murdered, in a locked room, with his wife who is in a swoon, the wife becomes the prime suspect. But, there is more going on than meets the eye. Only one man can unravel this mystery - Sherlock Holmes

The Speckled Band - Series 1, episode 6 (May 29, 1984) - When a frightened and desperate young woman enters Holmes's sitting room, he refuses to dismiss her fears. In her room at night, she has begun hearing a strange whistling, the same sound her sister heard just before her death! Her step-father is a brute and a scoundrel, but is he up to something even more sinister? The game is indeed afoot!

"My profession is it's own reward".......2005-06-28

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This DVD presents two of the 55 minute Sherlock Holmes' episodes that had Jeremy Brett as Sherlock and David Burke as Dr. Watson. Each episode is based on a story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 to 1930) who wrote 56 short stories and 4 novels about Sherlock Holmes.

(1) "The Crooked Man" (13 scenes; based on the 1893 story).

A distinguished colonel is found dead in a room of his villa with his unconscious wife beside him. Sherlock is asked to investigate. His sleuthing leads him to a "crooked man," who is "an old acquaintance" of the colonel's wife. Be sure to see the fantastic acting by Norman Jones who plays the crooked man.

(2) "The Speckled Band" (10 scenes; based on the 1892 story).

A woman asks Sherlock to investigate the mysterious past death of her sister. "Holmes the meddler" discovers that the woman's life may be in jeopardy. The quotation by Sherlock that titles this review is found in this episode.

Brett (who made 41 Sherlock Holmes' dramas between 1984 and 1994) is in top-form in these two episodes since they were made before the time of his health problems. He captures the essence of the famous gumshoe in his performances.

The costumes, background music, and cinematography are quite well done. In my case, I found the picture quality and acoustic quality of this DVD to be practically perfect.

Finally, this DVD has 3 extras. I found these interesting. Newcomers to the series should especially enjoy them.

In conclusion, be sure to view this DVD and see why it won a 1988 Swedish Academy of Detection Award!!

(1983; 110 min; British drama; made for TV; full screen)

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Sherlock Holmes has returned!.......2002-04-11

Volume 2 of MPI's great series of mysteries from Granada TV/PBS is as enjoyable as its predecessor. In "The Crooked Man", a distinguished army colonel is found dead, and his unconscious wife is the primary suspect. His regiment is unaware of the colonel's treachery in his younger days and that a man he left for dead due to it is back for revenge. But is the man with the crooked back guilty? In "The Speckled Band" the stepdaughter of a renowned but cruel doctor is about to be married and escape her unhappy home fears for her life when history repeats itself and the events that lead to her sister's death occur again. Jeremy Brett and David Burke as Holmes and Watson are on the case!

A great record of a definitive performer.......2002-04-05

This, the second volume of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes the television series, is a welcome addition to the shelves of DVD sellers.

As the number of television shows increases at very high rates it is comforting to know that shows such as this as preserved for posterity on DVD.

AS the number of DVDs increases now that DVD player ownership has expanded to cover over 25% of US households and the number is poised to double by the end of the 2002 holiday season, the range of quality and reproduction of DVDs is also growing.

This does mean that less profitable ventures such as the Sherlock Holmes series seem doomed to limited treatments during transfer rather than get the full scale upgrading purists would prefer. For myself I would certainly prefer more but I am happy to be able to own these DVDs and watch them repeatedly.

Jeremy Brett, throught his years of portraying Holmes certainly carved out his reputation as being the ultimate Holmes. In these two early episodes one sees the stirrings of a determination by the actor to make the character his own.

There are so many aspects to these shows that it is difficult to know where to start. One of the reasons why the show developed it's avid following in my view is the attention paid to the original stories not only in the detail of portrayal but in observing the spirit of them. David Burke does excellent service in portraying Watson as an intelligent though somewhat limited colleague and pupil of the genius master and an individual in his own right who tries not to be overshadowed. This is a welcome rebuttal to the image of Watson as the buffoon who graced our screens for many years.

The two stories contained in this volume, Crooked Man and Speckled Band are both concerned with familial killings. In the first a husband's betrayal of his wife's true love many years ago results in his death and in the second a stepfather's greed for a legacy turns to murder. Both solid stories their depiction in 55 minute episodes highlights the superb editing skills used to bring them to the screen. Unlike many other period dramas the Homes series cuts across English class barrier lines while at the same time highlights the clear division between and within those classes.

All in all a little treasure which leads the viewer waiting on the edge of their seat for the next volume to arrive.

Brett = Holmes.......2002-01-23

Jeremy Brett is superb has Holmes. I think even Basil Rathbone would have to admit this (if he were still with us). The Crooked Man is a little slow with not must mystery but the acting is excellent. The Speckled Band is true to form. Not as many episodes as the first collection but oh well.

Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 2 (B&W)

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ASIN: B000CBEWWE
Release Date: 2006-08-29

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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 2
Starring: Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Manufacturer: Genius Entertainment
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Release Date: 2004-01-01

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The mystery DVD without details, now detailed..........2004-12-16

I wasn't expecting much when purchasing this, but thought for $1.49 why not try this mystery item. The DVD comes in a slim-cardboard sleeve, not a regular DVD case, with the following three episodes on it:

Case of the Eiffel Tower
Case of the French Interpreter
Case of Harry Crocker

Sound and video quality are quite poor, but again, given the price what can you really expect.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 2

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