Sherlock Holmes: The Voice of Terror
by John Rawlins
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Actor: Basil Rathbone, Evelyn Ankers, Nigel Bruce, Reginald Denny, Thomas GomezDirector: John Rawlins
Brand: MPI
Cinematographer: Elwood Bredell
Editor: Russell F. Schoengarth
Producer: Howard Benedict
Writer: Arthur Conan Doyle
Writer: John Bright
Writer: Lynn Riggs
Writer: Robert Hardy Andrews
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 65 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-10-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Mpi Home Video
Movie Reviews of Sherlock Holmes: The Voice of Terror
Movie Review: Fabulous Photography Elevates This Holmes' WWII Tale
Summary: 4 Stars
Here's another example of a film I first thought was so-so until I saw it again, this time on a carefully "restored" DVD. Instead a poor-quality tape, which was the only thing available in the '90s, we now see every scene very clear.
In this movie, having a good transfer is more important than normal because this might be the best-looking Basil Rathbone/Sherlock Holmes film of them all. There are a ton of night-time scenes, like a film noir, and a lot of facial closeups. In fact, I would say this movie was better filmed than many film noirs.
The story is about a "Tokyo Rose"-type voice telling the British how inferior they were and how the Nazis were going to were going to commit their terrorist-type activities at the moment of the broadcast. And, indeed they did, as promised. This propaganda over "the wireless," as Dr. Watson and others called the radio back then, was driving English folks crazy. The government and Scotland Yard, in desperation, calls Sherlock Holme to the rescue.
Holmes deduces that all these acts are only a prelude to some "huge, diabolical act yet to come" and sets out to discover what that would be and who is responsible for the broadcasts.
Evelyn Ankers, Henry Daniell and Thomas Gomez all do well with guest appearances. Overall, this is a decent story with super photography.
Summary of Sherlock Holmes: The Voice of Terror
SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE VOICE OF TERRORDigitally Restored in 35mm
The master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of the classic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual beauty of the film in 35mm is stunning.
The Voice of Terror (1942) is loosely based on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle story "His Last Bow." It was the first film in the Sherlock Holmes series to bring the master detective Dr. Watson into the terrifying modern world of Nazi sabotage and spies.
When taunting saboteurs warn of a Nazi invasion of the British Isles through their horrific radio menace the Voice of Terror, the British Intelligence's Inner Council calls in Sherlock Holmes to help in the crisis.
On the first night of their inquiry, Holmes and Watson find a dying man on their doorstep. His last word sends Holmes to London's seedy Limehouse district, where he enlists the aid of Kitty, the sweetheart of the slain man, to help find the saboteurs.
With the Voice of Terror promising new destruction in the coming days, Holmes and Watson must hurry to solve a complicated puzzle of terrorism and espionage. Preserved and restored in 35mm by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.
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