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 Term:
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.