The Hound of the Baskervilles
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
V. Gareth Gundrey
Robert Rendel
Frederick Lloyd
Elizabeth Vaughan
John Stuart
Reginald Bach
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate the mysterious attacks of "the Hound of the Baskervilles," a seemingly ghostly dog that attacks the heirs to the Baskerville estate. The detective discovers that the dog is actually owned by neighboring farmer John Stapleton, a distant relative of the Baskervilles' who hoped to inherit the estate upon the legitimate heir's demise.
Director
V. Gareth Gundrey
Cast
Robert Rendel
Frederick Lloyd
Elizabeth Vaughan
John Stuart
Reginald Bach
Heather Angel
William Shine
Sybil Jane
Henry Hallett
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Surely you didn't travel from Dartmoor to read that to me?- Sherlock Holmes
I hoped you'd advise me; you're regarded as the second highest problem expert in Europe.- Dr Mortimer
The second highest--but who's the first?- Sherlock Holmes
Well I've read of a Frenchman who--who--- Dr Mortimer
Then why not consult him.- Sherlock Holmes
Trivia
Notes
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel was serialized in Strand (Aug 1901-April 1902). This film was the first sound film adaptation of the famous novel. Modern sources indicate that the film was shot at many of the actual locations that inspired the novel, and that the film no longer exists in its entirety, as the soundtrack is lost and only silent footage of the opening few minutes is known to exist. Modern sources also include Producer Michael Balcon, Screenplay Angus MacPhail, Camera William Shenton and Design Tom Heslewood in the production. For more information on "Sherlock Holmes" films, see the entries for the 1932 Sherlock Holmes and the 1939 The Hound of the Baskervilles.
