Nigel Bruce (1) (1895–1953)
Author of Dressed to Kill [1946 film]
For other authors named Nigel Bruce, see the disambiguation page.
About the Author
Image credit: Nigel Bruce (1)
Works by Nigel Bruce
Associated Works
The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection [14 films starring Basil Rathbone] (2006) — Actor — 37 copies
Sherlock Holmes Collection: Dressed to Kill [and] Terror by Night (Double Feature Video) (2004) — Actor — 13 copies
Colonel Warburton's Madness & Other Mysteries: The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (2004) — Narrator, some editions — 6 copies
Tagged
Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 1895-02-04
- Date of death
- 1953-10-08
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK
- Occupations
- actor
Members
Reviews
You May Also Like
Associated Authors
Statistics
- Works
- 1
- Also by
- 29
- Members
- 64
- Popularity
- #264,968
- Rating
- 3.5
- Reviews
- 3
- ISBNs
- 20
- Languages
- 1
“You're assuming heaven is his destination?” — Hilda Courtney
To most of us on the planet, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce are the only Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson we can accept in the role. This entry in the “B” series from Universal is a bit unusual, sort of a hybrid between the two “A” pictures made at Fox and the fun “B” franchise which came afterward. It retains some of the humor and fun of the latter, but also has a more straightforward story in the Holmes vein. This is mostly due to it being based on one of Conan Doyle's stories, albeit updated to modern London. Viewers will find it amusing when Holmes teases Watson about his latest story, A Scandal in Bohemia, appearing in The Strand magazine!
This one starts off with the production of music boxes in prison which find their way to auction. Though plain and ordinary looking, the tune is quite unusual, and apparently of great value. When Watson’s old pal Stinky is murdered over the one he purchased, Holmes manages to outwit a formidable foe in the lovely but black hearted Mrs. Courtney (Patricia Morison) and obtains one of the three sold at auction. He discovers a code within the Australian tune and the game is afoot to prevent another murder and financial disaster for England.
Morison was quite lovely and proves a worthy opponent for our favorite Londoner, actually besting him at one point and nearly disposing of him! Directed by Roy William Neill as usual, fans of the “B” films may find this a bit less energetic than some of the others, having more in common in tone with the two made at Fox. It is quite enjoyable, however, and has a terrific line from Watson at its conclusion fans will relish. A fine entry in the Universal franchise, and one fans must have.… (more)