Product Description The deerstalker hat, the meerschaum pipe, the flowing cape: No doubt about it, Sherlock Holmes cultivated a killer look. More to the point, however, was his uncanny skill in cornering the wiliest killers and bringing them to justice. The late Jeremy Brett was a superb English actor who wore the role of Holmes--to say nothing of the attire--like a second skin. Now you can relish Brett and his adroit acting partner David Burke, as Dr. Watson, in 13 crackling adventures. 11-1/2 hours on 5 DVDs. .com In "The Resident Patient," Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) and Dr. Watson (David Burke) are approached by Dr. Percy Trevelyan (Nicholas Clay), who has been set up in an office by a man named Blessington (Patrick Newell) in exchange for free medical care. Despite several successful years of this arrangement, Blessington is found hanging in his room. This episode from the long-running Granada Television series has the incomparable Brett enact one of Holmes's most dramatic and complex deductions. A terrific show, from the earliest and perhaps best years of the series. "The Red-Headed League" is based on a truly popular tale from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes canon. The story has a pawnbroker named Wilson (John Woodnutt) hearing from an assistant about a wealthy foundation, the Red-Headed League, dedicated to the "propagation and spread of... redheads as well as [to] their maintenance." Good fun all around, especially for Holmes fans who would enjoy seeing this unique story well adapted for the screen. In 1893 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's weariness with his most famous creation, Sherlock Holmes, led him to write "The Final Problem." The plan was to bring Holmes face to face with his most cunning and vile adversary, Professor Moriarty (Eric Porter), in a showdown that would bring a graceful and ennobling close to the Holmes saga. In time, Doyle allowed popular pressure to change his mind, and he brought back the sleuth, but this engrossing adaptation truly seems like Holmes's last bow and gives no hint of things to come. --Tom Keogh
A**R
The grand finale
This DVD contains the last three episodes of the Adventures of Sherlock Holes series. As usual, the acting is wonderful and the setting is full of period flavor. Jeremy Brett in particular has really outdone himself in his portrayel of Holmes.Of course, even the weakest episodes in the series are still a pleasure but the three on this DVD are surely some of the best.The Resident Patient: Holmes is called on to investigate when the only crime seems to be a minor intrusion. However, things change when there is an apparent suicide. This episode delves into definate Poe territory with its opening nightmare sequence. The banter between Holmes and Watson is very good.The Red-Headed League: I freely admit that this story was one of my least favorites since I was forced to read it three times in school. However, the adaptation is very good and I was forced to rethink my dislike. Holmes is once again called to investigate what seems to be a non-crime. A mysterious League of Red-headed men forms and vanishes inexplicibly. The episode also features our first glimpse of Holmes's arch-foe, Moriarty. Not according to the book but an understandable addition.The Final Problem: Any Holmes fan knows what this story entails. To those who have never read the books, I shall say that the series closes with a real bang. Mariarty tires of Holmes's interference in his criminal affairs and goes on the offensive.The show ends on a literal cliff-hanger and as I write, there is yet no word on when the Return of Sherlock Holmes will be released on DVD. I do hope it is soon since I am ready for more!There is a complete DVD set of the entire series available. However, if you, like me, have been collecting the DVDs as they come you will find this disc a worthy completion of your Adventures set.
G**D
Hum a Merry Tune
I bought this DVD because Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes hums at the beginning of "The Resident Patient" a piece of Beethoven that I love to hear; however I can't remember what it is called. "The Resident Patient" is a story wherein he does not have a role in the solution. That is always fun. It is really great to see him rushing around to follow the clues, but in the end he rushes through the door and his jaw drops down to his stomach. You can just see his mind going "Oh Darn!" Sherlock also plays the violin very vigorously at the end of this episode.Unlike the short story that Conan Doyle wrote, the TV producers used "The Red-Headed League" as a means to introduce Professor Moriarty. Don't hold it against them! It works! TV is different from a short story. This was a really silly case. It must have been done for Holiday time or an economic downturn. It is strictly for laughs; except for when Moriarty shows up in the last scene. Just because it is funny doesn't mean that you should leave it alone. One has to have a sense of humor. Even Holmes and Watson think that the facts of the case are hilarious."The Final Problem" is really great. It is done as if one is preparing for a funeral. Could be. Who knows. Poor Holmes takes a beating in this one. It also seems like he might be on vacation in the Alps. But who is that snake in the grass? But how can you tell what happens when there are no witnesses? The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Vol. 5 (The Resident Patient / The Red-Headed League / The Final Problem)
N**K
Sherlock Holmes, vol. 5
My husband and I both enjoy Sherlock Holmes mysteries, from the Basil Rathbone days. These are better though and one reason is that Dr. Watson isn't played as a nincompoop. The series is well produced and acted and I recommend this dvd for anyone who is a fan of the mystery.
E**N
It's with a heavy heart, I write this review.....
on the final 3 episodes of Granada/PBS first series. "The Resident Patient" features Patrick Newell formerly "Mother" of the last season of The Avengers as a former bank robber hiding out from his old comrades who suspect him of keeping all the money for himself, as a resident patient to a doctor just out of medical school. "The Red Headed League" shows a gullible old man who unknowingly is a pawn while his assistant is tunneling under his place of business to rob a bank of French Gold. This case introduces Eric Porter as Holmes' archenemy Professor James Moriarty. Although he appears a lot in radio broadcasts and movies, this and the next are the only printed short stories he appears in. It is implied that Holmes has been trying to implicate him in many crimes however. Sort of Holmes : Moriarity :: Steve McGarrett : WoFat for you Hawaii Five-O fans. In "The Final Problem", Holmes and Moriarity have their final showdown. This episode marks the last appearance of David Burke as Watson. When the series comes back with "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" and the first episode "The Empty House" Edward Hardwicke (son of Sir Cedric) will take over. But I am getting ahead of the story......TO BE CONTINUED!
S**L
hmmm
The shows were wonderful. Good suspense and I love Jeremy Brett--the best Sherlock out there. But in 'The Final Problem' they had a nude "art" scene with a woman. Come on, this is just not right, why would they ruin the movie with that?!If they would have left out the "art" they movie would be a 5 star, and it would have been just fine.
G**Y
Five Stars
Great acting!
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