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Summary: More Quintessential Holmes
Review: And now for the 4th DVD in the continuing MPI series of Granda/PBS Sherlock Holmes series, both introduce regular supporting actors in the series. In "The Greek Interpreter" a man becomes an unwilling pawn to kidnappers of a Greek couple from the old country. In this episode we meet Holmes' older brother Mycroft for the first time. Mycroft is played by Charles Gray who played the role in the feature film of the 70s, "The Seven Percent Solution" with Nicol Williamspn, Robert Duvall and Alan Arkin. In "The Norwood Builder" an old builder writes a new will leaving everything to a lawyer then promptly dies and the young solicitor gets accused of the crime. This episode introduces the one Scotland Yard Investigator that Holmes can't stand, Lestrade played by Colin Jeavons. Eventually he will earn Holmes' respect. Keep em coming MPI Video.
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Summary: More Quintessential Holmes
Review: And now for the 4th DVD in the continuing MPI series of Granda/PBS Sherlock Holmes series, both introduce regular supporting actors in the series. In "The Greek Interpreter" a man becomes an unwilling pawn to kidnappers of a Greek couple from the old country. In this episode we meet Holmes' older brother Mycroft for the first time. Mycroft is played by Charles Gray who played the role in the feature film of the 70s, "The Seven Percent Solution" with Nicol Williamspn, Robert Duvall and Alan Arkin. In "The Norwood Builder" an old builder writes a new will leaving everything to a lawyer then promptly dies and the young solicitor gets accused of the crime. This episode introduces the one Scotland Yard Investigator that Holmes can't stand, Lestrade played by Colin Jeavons. Eventually he will earn Holmes' respect. Keep em coming MPI Video.
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Summary: More Quintessential Holmes
Review: And now for the 4th DVD in the continuing MPI series of Granda/PBS Sherlock Holmes series, both introduce regular supporting actors in the series. In "The Greek Interpreter" a man becomes an unwilling pawn to kidnappers of a Greek couple from the old country. In this episode we meet Holmes' older brother Mycroft for the first time. Mycroft is played by Charles Gray who played the role in the feature film of the 70s, "The Seven Percent Solution" with Nicol Williamspn, Robert Duvall and Alan Arkin. In "The Norwood Builder" an old builder writes a new will leaving everything to a lawyer then promptly dies and the young solicitor gets accused of the crime. This episode introduces the one Scotland Yard Investigator that Holmes can't stand, Lestrade played by Colin Jeavons. Eventually he will earn Holmes' respect. Keep em coming MPI Video.
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Summary: It's great!
Review: Every once in a while, an actor comes along who not only plays the role of Sherlock Holmes, but actually redefines the role. In 1984, veteran actor Jeremy Brett (1933-95) actually did it yet again! This marvelous DVD contains two of the fifty-minute episodes of the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes:The Greek Interpreter - Series 2, episode 2 (September 1, 1984) - When Sherlock's smarter(!) brother Mycroft summons Holmes and Watson to the Diogenes Club to investigate a problem, they know it must be a deep one indeed! Mr. Melas, a Greek interpreter tells them of an adventure he had, when he was practically kidnapped, and forced to translate threats and demands to a fellow Greek. The man is obviously in great danger, and only Sherlock Holmes can save him. [I loved Mycroft's involvement in this story!] The Norwood Builder - Series 2, episode 3 (September 8, 1984) - When a young solicitor arrives on Holmes' doorstep, barely in front of the police, and protesting his innocence of murder, Holmes agrees to save him from the noose. Why did this strange builder from Norwood suddenly approach a strange barrister, and offer to leave his fortune to him? There's more here than meets the eye! This is a great DVD, one that I highly recommend to anyone who loves Sherlock Holmes, or even just likes a good mystery. It's great!
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Summary: Mycroft, Sherlock is Late & Disguises
Review: For my money, Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes, complete with the high-strung nervous disposition & tics and eccentricities. David Burke is a solid, capable & intelligent Dr.Watson (no Nigel Bruce type bumbler & fool). The production values of the Granada series excellent & the stories told with fidelity. The 5 stars are therefore for Sherlockians! The Greek Interpreter is notable for 2 things: the first appearance of Sherlock's older brother, the brilliant but sedentary Mycroft (wonderfully played by Charles Gray) and the fact that in this tale Sherlock is too late deducing and is further delayed in getting the authority to save one of the principles of the story (even Sherlock wasn't perfect). The Norwood Builder has Sherlock unraveling a crime utilizing all his methods, including disguise, in an effort to save a wrongly accused man (something he does often, as in the Blue Carbuncle). This series was notable for the care in its production and casting, re-telling the tales of the Sherlock canon with respect and reverence.
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Summary: Mycroft, Sherlock is Late & Disguises
Review: For my money, Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes, complete with the high-strung nervous disposition & tics and eccentricities. David Burke is a solid, capable & intelligent Dr.Watson (no Nigel Bruce type bumbler & fool). The production values of the Granada series excellent & the stories told with fidelity. The 5 stars are therefore for Sherlockians! The Greek Interpreter is notable for 2 things: the first appearance of Sherlock's older brother, the brilliant but sedentary Mycroft (wonderfully played by Charles Gray) and the fact that in this tale Sherlock is too late deducing and is further delayed in getting the authority to save one of the principles of the story (even Sherlock wasn't perfect). The Norwood Builder has Sherlock unraveling a crime utilizing all his methods, including disguise, in an effort to save a wrongly accused man (something he does often, as in the Blue Carbuncle). This series was notable for the care in its production and casting, re-telling the tales of the Sherlock canon with respect and reverence.
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Summary: Mycroft, Sherlock is Late & Disguises
Review: For my money, Jeremy Brett is the best Sherlock Holmes, complete with the high-strung nervous disposition & tics and eccentricities. David Burke is a solid, capable & intelligent Dr.Watson (no Nigel Bruce type bumbler & fool). The production values of the Granada series excellent & the stories told with fidelity. The 5 stars are therefore for Sherlockians! The Greek Interpreter is notable for 2 things: the first appearance of Sherlock's older brother, the brilliant but sedentary Mycroft (wonderfully played by Charles Gray) and the fact that in this tale Sherlock is too late deducing and is further delayed in getting the authority to save one of the principles of the story (even Sherlock wasn't perfect). The Norwood Builder has Sherlock unraveling a crime utilizing all his methods, including disguise, in an effort to save a wrongly accused man (something he does often, as in the Blue Carbuncle). This series was notable for the care in its production and casting, re-telling the tales of the Sherlock canon with respect and reverence.
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Summary: Great Holmes, Questionable Value
Review: Once again the brilliant performances of Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes are slapped two-to-a-DVD with few extras and at the same price as Volume 1's three episode disc. Save your money - a five-DVD box set is coming in May at a better per-disc price.
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Summary: Meet Mycroft in excellent 4th volume of Holmes series
Review: Once again, Jeremy Brett and David Burke are at the top of their game as the immortal Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the 4th DVD volume of this classic TV series. This time, Holmes must join forces with his even more eccentric brother, Mycroft, in solving the case of a kidnapping involving Greek nationals. In the second case, a young lawyer is accused of murdering a former lover of his mother. Only Holmes can save the lad from the gallows. As always, Brett and Burke are the definitive Holmes and Watson, while Charles Gray (best known for his roles in a couple of James Bond films) is an eccentric treat as Mycroft Holmes. The care and intelligence of this BBC/Mystery series is the same as ever, making this another must have for your Sherlock Holmes collection. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Meet Mycroft in excellent 4th volume of Holmes series
Review: Once again, Jeremy Brett and David Burke are at the top of their game as the immortal Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in the 4th DVD volume of this classic TV series. This time, Holmes must join forces with his even more eccentric brother, Mycroft, in solving the case of a kidnapping involving Greek nationals. In the second case, a young lawyer is accused of murdering a former lover of his mother. Only Holmes can save the lad from the gallows. As always, Brett and Burke are the definitive Holmes and Watson, while Charles Gray (best known for his roles in a couple of James Bond films) is an eccentric treat as Mycroft Holmes. The care and intelligence of this BBC/Mystery series is the same as ever, making this another must have for your Sherlock Holmes collection. Highly recommended.
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