Wikiproject film rated stubclass this article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Pursuit to algiers 1945 pursuit to algiers 1945 user. Holmes is recruited to escort the heir to a european throne safely back to his homeland after his fathers assassination. The hound of the baskervilles pursuit to algiers, dvd, special edition, subtitled, mystery suspense, 030306791791. Sherlock holmes in pursuit to algiers 1945 rotten tomatoes. Double feature starring basil rathbone as detective sherlock holmes. The film has some great scenes and some very enjoyable minor characters, especially agatha dunham and mirko. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sherlockholmes and the pursuit to algiers 1945 basil rathbone.
The hound of the baskervilles pursuit to algiers special. Pursuit to algiers is an american movie released on 26 october 1945, produced by universal pictures, starring basil rathbone as sherlock holmes and nigel bruce as dr. Scarlet claw 1944 face of death 1943 pursuit to algiers 1945 the pearl of death. Pursuit to algiers 1945 starring basil rathbone and. Algiers is a 1938 american drama film directed by john cromwell and starring charles boyer, sigrid gurie, and hedy lamarr. Basil rathbone, nigel bruce by jagged relief free movies. It is mentioned in one of the stories of the series called the return of sherlock holmes, and is usually said to be set in 1895. Sherlock holmes movies pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie basil rathbone classic movies. Sherlock holmes pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie basil rathbone as sherlock holmes who is recruited to escort the heir to a european throne safely back to his homeland after his fathers.
Find out when and where you can watch pursuit to algiers on tv with the full listings schedule at. The film takes some characters and events from the adventure of the red circle. Click here to go back to the home page of b movies available for free download sign in. Sherlock holmes in pursuit to algiers 1945 daily scribbling. Pursuit to algiers 1945 begins as holmes and watson learn that the king of a ravenia has been assassinated and his. Basil rathbone, nigel bruce by jagged relief free movies sherlock holmes pursuit to algiers 1945 basil rathbone, nigel bruce. This film was deemed lost when the only known print. Ive always enjoyed watsons contribution to these films just as much as i have holmes, so i was worried when it looked like watson would be separated from holmes for the film. Marjorie riordan was discovered in wisconsin in the early 1940s and became a studio contract player at warner brothers. This is true of all the mpiucla restored rathbonebruce sherlock holmes films these are the ones to get and you can forget about the three or four entries which are available at the local dollar store for a buck but not pursuit to algiers. Pursuit to algiers 1945, set almost entirely on a ship, is dramatically perhaps the weakest of the series, but theres really not a bad film in the bunch.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Holmes and watson on a transatlantic ocean liner escorting nikolas, heir to a foreign throne. Pursuit to algiers holmes and watson learn that the king of ravenia has been assassinated and his son nikolas is now a marked man. Pursuit to algiers 1945 is the twelfth entry in the basil rathbonenigel bruce sherlock holmes film series of fourteen. Its easy to dismiss this film as a brisk little mystery with little to offer, yet if you look hard enough, you can. This site allows a free download of b movies, which include westerns, crime, science fiction, and serials cliff hangers. Read the full synopsis of pursuit to algiers, 1945, directed by roy william neill, with basil rathbone, nigel bruce, marjorie riordan, at turner classic movies.
Pursuit to algiers 1945 begins as holmes and watson learn that the king of a ravenia has been assassinated and his son nikolas is now a marked man. Arthur conan doyle story collection the return of sherlock holm. Pursuit to algiers 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sherlock holmes in pursuit to algiers 1945 introduction the first film in the series made after the end of world war 2, pursuit to algiers is less of a mystery and more of a spy film, and in fact not even one that makes much sense for the period in which it was written. Feb 17, 2014 sherlock holmes investigates when young women around london turn up murdered, each with a finger severed off. Pursuit to algiers 1945 posters the movie database tmdb. Watson sings in this one not too badly, as it turns out and handles a touching dramatic moment very well. The definitive sherlock holmes stars in the definitive collection of movies featuring sir arthur conan doyles fictional detective. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent pursuit to algiers online on moviefone. Elements in the story pay homage to an otherwise unrecorded affair mentioned by watson at the beginning of the adventure of the norwood builder, notably the steamship friesland. Pursuit to algiers 1945 cast and crew when the king of tiny rovina is assassinated, their prime minister approaches renowned british detective sherlock holmes basil rathbone to escort prince.
The film takes some characters and events from the adventure of the red. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. Written by john howard lawson, the film is about a notorious french jewel thief hiding in the labyrinthine native quarter of algiers known as the casbah. Feeling imprisoned by his selfimposed exile, he is drawn out of hiding by a beautiful french tourist who reminds him. Pursuit to algiers 1945, sherlock holmes basil rathbone, nigel bruce by rabbit and snail. With basil rathbone, nigel bruce, marjorie riordan, rosalind ivan. The twelth in a series of fourteen films to star basil rathbone and nigel bruce as the twentieth centurys most iconic. The kasbah is the main character of the film and never boring.
Theyre asked to protect the next in line leslie vincent as well as get back some stolen jewels that might be in the possession of a woman marjorie riordan watson. Sherlock holmes movies pursuit to algiers 1945 basil rathbone as sherlock holmes who is recruited to escort the heir to a. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. When the king of tiny rovina is assassinated, their prime minister approaches renowned british detective sherlock holmes basil rathbone to escort prince nikolas leslie vincent home to assume. Its enjoyable while its playing but once it finishes it leaves something of a hole, and the more you wonder about the hole the less satisfying the film. Sherlock holmes movies pursuit to algiers 1945 full. Taking place almost exclusively on a transatlantic ocean liner, this easygoing sherlock holmes entry finds holmes and watson. Sherlock holmes the woman in green 1945 in colour english. He also appeared in other films including pursuit to algiers and the picture of dorian gray both in 1945. Sherlock holmes pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. With many days left before algiers, holmes must outwit the assassins he suspects are onboard.
When the king of tiny rovina is assassinated, their prime minister approaches renowned british. The actions of pursuit to algiers take place on the steamship friesland, and do almost cost holmes and watson their lives, but this film is set after the end of world war ii. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. This instalment of the series sees the famous duo accompanying a vip, so no real mystery to uncover but theres plenty of assassination plots to foil, and a jewel robbery to occupy our protagonists, and a spot of singing too. Pursuit to algiers is set upon the high seas, with sherlock holmes and dr. Pursuit to algiers 1945 rare and selected movies from. Also on board are a number of assassins, plotting against their sovereign.
After the king of ruthenia has been assassinated, holmes and watson are engaged to escort his son to europe via algiers, aboard a transatlantic ocean liner which also carries a number of suspicious persons, any of whom may be involved in a plot to also assassinate him. The film series ended in 1946 because basil rathbone after playing sherlock holmes in fourteen films and over a hundred radio shows, finally got tired of the role and decided to move on a major factor was when he lost the role of lord henry wotton to george sanders for mgms 1945 production of the picture of dorian gray. This is the 12th sherlockian movie in the rathbone series. Pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie nostalgic art studio. Sherlock holmes in pursuit to algiers see more filming locations. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies. Little europe, backlot, universal studios 100 universal city plaza, universal city. The great detective and his comrade are pressed into service to protect the life of the soon to be crowned monarch. The use of light and shadow makes me wish more films were made in black and white today. Overview of pursuit to algiers, 1945, directed by roy william neill, with basil rathbone, nigel bruce, marjorie riordan, at turner classic movies. Sherlock holmes a study in scarlet 1933 full movie by jagged relief. David stuart davies writes, pursuit to algiers showed a decided decline in inventiveness and proved to be the weakest of the series. He is best known for his film roles as john stapleton in the hound of the baskervilles 1939 and for his role as mr.
Pursuit to algiers movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. January 27th, 2004 not yet rated 1 hr 5 min plot summary. Sherlock holmes pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie basil rathbone as sherlock holmes who is recruited to escort. Sherlock holmes pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie basil rathbone as sherlock holmes who is recruited to escort the heir to a. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment share. Unfortunately for him, he was typecasted for life and nothing he did. Sherlock holmes in pursuit to algiers, the fugitive.
Hear classic music from pursuit to algiers, 1945, directed by roy william neill, with basil rathbone, nigel bruce, marjorie riordan, at tcm. Scotland yard suspects a madman, but holmes believes the killings to be part of a. Pursuit to algiers 1945 12 out of 4 lesser entry in the series has holmes basil rathbone and watson nigel bruce on vacation when they learn of a kings assassination. May 21, 2014 watch pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. Behind stone walls 1932 classic movie old full length free film movie by one4allfour1. Pursuit to algiers 1945 is rathbones 12th outing as the master detective. Pursuit to algiers is not a favorite among sherlock holmes fans. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Watson escorting the king of rovenia to his homeland, wherever that might be.
Pursuit to algiers the arthur conan doyle encyclopedia. Get an ad free experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Pursuit to algiers 1945 full movie video dailymotion. Basil rathbone and nigel bruce simply cruise through this lacklustre entry in the universal sherlock holmes series, escorting an imperilled prince to his home country on an ocean liner.
Adventure,crime,drama,mystery pursuit to algiers shoot in usa in 1945 main roles were played by basil rathbone, nigel bruce, marjorie riordan, rosalind ivan, morton lowry, leslie vincent, martin kosleck, rex evans, john abbott, gerald hamer, william wee willie davis. Pursuit to algiers 1945 starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce. Morton lowry, born edward morton lowater february 1914 26 november 1987 was a british actor. When the king of rovenia is assassinated, holmes is hired to accompany nicholas, the heir to that countrys throne, on his journey back home. Feel free to post your a thousand and one nights 1945 1080p webrip x264rarbg download, torrent, subtitles, free download, quality, nfo, uploaded, ul.