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OverviewThe first definitive account of the life of Basil Rathbone, the man who would be Sherlock Holmes. Basil Rathbone is synonymous with Sherlock Holmes. He played the Victorian sleuth in the fourteen Fox/Universal films of the 1930s and '40s, as well as on stage and radio. For many people, he is the Holmes. Basil Rathbone grew to hate Sherlock Holmes. The character placed restrictions on his career: before Holmes he was an esteemed theatre actor, appearing in Broadway plays such as The Captive and The Swan, the latter of which became his launchpad to greater stardom. But he never, ever escaped his most famous role. Basil Rathbone was not Sherlock Holmes. In The Curse of Sherlock Holmes, celebrated biographer David Clayton looks at the behind-the-camera life of a remarkable man who deserved so much more than to be relegated to just one role. AUTHOR: David Clayton is the author of over fifty titles, including The Richard Beckinsale Story and Ollie: The Autobiography of Ian Holloway. 16 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: David ClaytonPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Edition: 2nd edition ISBN: 9780750997478ISBN 10: 0750997478 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 09 August 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsDavid Clayton is a wonderful writer. His books are as entertaining as they are revealing and he really brings his characters to life. -- Jilly Cooper Author InformationDavid Clayton is an acclaimed biographer, whose titles include The Richard Beckinsale Story and The Curse of Sherlock Holmes: The Basil Rathbone Story (both published by THP). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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