Sherlock Holmes has been around for a long time. He made his first literary appearance in 1887 and his first leading role in a cinematic medium took place in 1900 in Mutoscope, a coin-in-the-slot ...

Photo: CBS, ITV, BBC, Warner Bros. Picking a favourite Sherlock Holmes might seem elementary, but, when you consider just how many fantastic actors have donned the deerstalker over the years, you ...

No, all 14 Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone were made in Hollywood. Basil Rathbone (1892-1967) was born in Johannesburg, South Africa , to British parents.

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce star as Holmes and Watson in this classic film, part of their iconic 14-movie series. Here, Holmes faces off against his archenemy, Professor Moriarty, in a battle ...