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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959). From start to finish, this turbocharged edition of Sherlock Holmes is sure to excite and delight. The opening scene was simply fabulous, setting the stage for the main story. Cushing as Holmes was perfection, his intelligence and wit only matched by his boundless energy. Watson's performance by Morell was solid as well, an adept sidekick as opposed to a foolish MD. The story was fast paced and intelligent, a worthy mystery, with all of the elements craftily falling into pace at the story's end. The direction and camera work create a warmth lost to film today, where the tweed coats and well as the landscape are almost felt through the screen. Overall a wonderful tale of mystery and intrigue. Ashe.
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