Born to British parents in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 13, 1892, Basil Rathbone fled with his family to England after his father was accused of being a spy during the early years of the Second Boer War.Rathbone carved out a career as a leading man in theater before transplanting his talents to film and ultimately becoming one of Hollywood's most notorious screen villains in such classics as David Copperfield (1935), The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) and The Mark of Zorro (1940). But the actor is also fondly remembered for bringing to life one of literature's most beloved sleuths, Sherlock Holmes, in a string of 14 movies that began with The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (both 1939).
By the time of Rathbone's death on July 21, 1967, he had collected two Oscar nominations for his supporting work in Romeo and Juliet (1936) and If I Were King (1938).
AddSherlock Holmes: The Scarlet ClawSherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his befuddled assistant, Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce), visit the tiny village of La Morte Rouge, Canada, to investigate a series of ghastly murders -- which, local lore posits, may augur the reappearance of a legendary ghost. But Holmes suspects that the culprit is... Read More
AddSherlock Holmes: Terror by NightAffluent widow Lady Margaret (Mary Forbes) and her son Roland (Geoffrey Steele) enlist the help of Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) to keep a huge diamond from being stolen on a trip to Edinburgh. Holmes watches the precious jewel with help from Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) and Inspector Lestrade... Read More
AddSherlock Holmes: The Pearl of DeathA famous, cursed pearl is bought by the British Museum in London. But due to a rare mistake in judgement by Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone), the treasure is swiped by a master thief (Miles Mander). Soon after, Holmes learns of a series of brutal murders committed by a ghoulish maniac known as "The... Read More
AddSherlock Holmes and the Spider WomanWhen several wealthy gamblers are found dead in their beds with no visible sign of forced entry or foul play, it's a case made to order for the Baker Street sleuth. Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and ever-trusty assistant Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) investigate these "pajama suicides," and when... Read More
AddSherlock Holmes: In Pursuit to AlgiersSleuth Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful sidekick Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are hired to guide soon-to-be king Nikolas back to his home in Algiers after his father is murdered. While Nikolas poses as Watson's nephew, Holmes must keep a watchful eye on each passenger of the ocean liner... Read More
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