About this episode

This episode explores the life and career of Basil Rathbone, known for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and his background as a classical theater actor and war hero.

BASIL RATHBONE: Known mostly for being THE Sherlock Holmes on screen and on the radio, Basil Rathbone began as a classical theater actor, and that is where his heart always remained. Beyond that, his first years of life were filled with adventure, and he became a war hero during WWI. And, of course, had a little drama sprinkled in behind the scenes. Listen to his story now! SUPPORT THIS INDEPENDENT PODCAST: https://patreon.com/StarsoftheGoldenAgePodcast Episode Source: The Curse of Sherlock Holmes: The Basil Rathbone Story by David Clayton Image Source: IMDB Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Host: Erin Carlson

Topics covered

• Basil Rathbone
• Sherlock Holmes
• classical theater
• WWI
• Old Hollywood
• film history

Keywords

• Basil Rathbone
• Sherlock Holmes
• Old Hollywood
• classical theater
• WWI
• film history
• podcast

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