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Sherlock Holmes on screen : the complete film and TV history
Title:
Sherlock Holmes on screen : the complete film and TV history
Author:
Barnes, Alan, 1970-
ISBN:
9780857687760
Edition:
1st Titan ed.
Publication Information:
London : Titan Books, 2011
Physical Description:
319 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
General Note:
"Third edition -- fully revised and updated"--P. 4 of cover.
Abstract:
Conan Doyle's master detective Sherlock Holmes has appeared on screen more times. This title surveys over a century of his exploits, from the silent era, through the classic portrayals of Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, to Robert Downey Jr's blockbuster movies and the popular BBC series starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Subject:
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 -- Characters -- Sherlock Holmes
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 -- Film adaptations
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 -- Television adaptations
Holmes, Sherlock
Sherlock Holmes films
Sherlock Holmes television programs
Detective and mystery stories, English -- History and criticism
Detective and mystery films -- History and criticism
Film adaptations -- History and criticism
Television adaptations -- History and criticism
Summary:
Conan Doyle's master detective Sherlock Holmes has appeared on screen more times. This title surveys over a century of his exploits, from the silent era, through the classic portrayals of Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett, to Robert Downey Jr's blockbuster movies and the popular BBC series starring Benedict Cumberbatch.