There's a masterclass in acting at the very end of the movie. Just as Holmes begins to play his violin, we see Dr Watson's face glass over as he remembers the horror of what they've witnessed... but he immediately pulls himself together in true British stiff-upper-lip style and continues to read his book. It's only seconds long but James Mason does it with utter perfection.
For my two cents Murder By Decree remains one of the greatest Sherlock Holmes movies. Christopher Plummer's impassioned interpretation of Holmes may tackle purists but in my opinion revitalised the character as a crusader against social injustice in Victorian Britain.
This was an amazing movie and I am stilled shocked and stunned some people think A Study in Terror was better. This may be inaccurate but the script , production and performance is flawless
I can't believe I didn't comment when I first saw this video. I saw this movie when it came out and really loved it. Bob Clark's amazing career is proof that comedy and horror are two sides of the same coin.
Holy Canadians Batman! I saw this first release in the theatre. It really is damn good. Shame that Bob Clark never made more serious movies, he had a lot of talent.
I'm surprised you didn't mention Frank Finlay also playing Inspector Lestrade in A Study in Scarlet and Anthony Quayle being in both Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper movies. I remember an ad for this movie in the weekend supplement to my local paper that basically reprinted Rex Reed's whole review. You don't see movie ads with that much text anymore.
Roger Moore starred in Sherlock Holmes in New York. Basil Rathbone starred in Sherlock Holmes in Washington. Charlotte Rampling starred as Irene Adler "THE" Woman " and the mother of their illegitamate son who would grow up to be Nero Wolfe (see William S. Baring-Gould's book SHERLOCK HOLMES OF BAKER STREET for more on that as well as the television adaptation of Rex Stout's THE DOORBELL RANG which was simply called NERO WOLFE and starred Thayer David as Nero Wolfe and Tom Mason as Archie Goodwin (perfect casting for both IMHO) for the clue of the Holmes Portrait as spotted by Anne Baxter in the film.
So it never got the recognition it deserved. Mmmm , perhaps the story line had powerful people who were determined to make it so. The whole key to the film is when Holmes views , for the first time, the type of injuries.
I haven't seen this since it first came out. Seems to be better than I remembered. But Sherlock Holmes had already come up against Jack the Ripper in an earlier British film called A STUDY IN TERROR (1965) with John Neville as an excellent Holmes and Donald Huston as Watson. Also a very young Judi Dench. I always though it was the better film. Have it now on Blu-Ray. Check it out for comparison.
Do you have the novelization written by Ellery Queen? If you wish to be a Sherlockian, my dear Mr, Bond,,,visit Amazon.com for A Study in Terror Kindle Edition by Ellery Queen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
More likely Donald Rumbelow's book THE COMPLETE JACK THE RIPPER which came out in 1975. Colin Wilson quotes from it rather extensively in his massive A CRIMINAL HISTORY OF MANKIND. Also...the Masonic stuff is thoroughly dealt with in 1973 BBC series starring the fictional team of Barlow and Watt. VERY well done, I might add. Barlow and Watt were from the long running British series Z Cars, Knight was just copying everybody else.
There's a masterclass in acting at the very end of the movie. Just as Holmes begins to play his violin, we see Dr Watson's face glass over as he remembers the horror of what they've witnessed... but he immediately pulls himself together in true British stiff-upper-lip style and continues to read his book. It's only seconds long but James Mason does it with utter perfection.
Rest In Peace Christopher Plummer, a underrated Sherlock Holmes 💔😔
Plummer and Mason ALWAYS make anything their in great.
An excellent film which I saw in theater when it first came out in 1979. One of my favorite Holmes films.
I saw it at Movies at Fairlane in Dearborn, Michigan.
For my two cents Murder By Decree remains one of the greatest Sherlock Holmes movies. Christopher Plummer's impassioned interpretation of Holmes may tackle purists but in my opinion revitalised the character as a crusader against social injustice in Victorian Britain.
Yes but what is the deeper meaning behind cornering the last pea on the plate?
This was an amazing movie and I am stilled shocked and stunned some people think A Study in Terror was better. This may be inaccurate but the script , production and performance is flawless
I can't believe I didn't comment when I first saw this video. I saw this movie when it came out and really loved it. Bob Clark's amazing career is proof that comedy and horror are two sides of the same coin.
Holy Canadians Batman! I saw this first release in the theatre. It really is damn good. Shame that Bob Clark never made more serious movies, he had a lot of talent.
This really is a good film. I've watched it many times.
I enjoy the passion for film and these particular films that the hosts bring to Tfh. Thx for making these videos
Indeed, this is my favorite Holms movie too! Love it!
Mick Garris and his Fabulous Hair!
I'm surprised you didn't mention Frank Finlay also playing Inspector Lestrade in A Study in Scarlet and Anthony Quayle being in both Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper movies. I remember an ad for this movie in the weekend supplement to my local paper that basically reprinted Rex Reed's whole review. You don't see movie ads with that much text anymore.
Yes brilliant! This and The Private life of SH both v v underrated imo ☺️☺️☺️❤️
Best Sherlock Holmes film ever made.
The Roger Moore film is called SHERLOCK HOLMES IN NEW YORK. But MURDER BY DECREE is an excellent film, and what a cast!!
What an error !
Great movie, though not the first one to pit Sherlock against Jack the Ripper, as has been pointed out -- but this is the better film.
I believe that was the 1966 "Study in Terror."
That Avco Embassy t-shirt, though. 👍
Roger Moore starred in Sherlock Holmes in New York. Basil Rathbone starred in Sherlock Holmes in Washington. Charlotte Rampling starred as Irene Adler "THE" Woman " and the mother of their illegitamate son who would grow up to be Nero Wolfe (see William S. Baring-Gould's book SHERLOCK HOLMES OF BAKER STREET for more on that as well as the television adaptation of Rex Stout's THE DOORBELL RANG which was simply called NERO WOLFE and starred Thayer David as Nero Wolfe and Tom Mason as Archie Goodwin (perfect casting for both IMHO) for the clue of the Holmes Portrait as spotted by Anne Baxter in the film.
Saw it on its release...great thiller
black christmas is SUCH a good slasher
So, which is more worth me getting on Blu-ray, this or the other Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper movie, A Study in Terror?
Both.
So it never got the recognition it deserved. Mmmm , perhaps the story line had powerful people who were determined to make it so. The whole key to the film is when Holmes views , for the first time, the type of injuries.
This movie is hard to find , it's not available to watch anywhere .
Plex has it now, with commercials of course.
I haven't seen this since it first came out. Seems to be better than I remembered. But Sherlock Holmes had already come up against Jack the Ripper in an earlier British film called A STUDY IN TERROR (1965) with John Neville as an excellent Holmes and Donald Huston as Watson. Also a very young Judi Dench. I always though it was the better film. Have it now on Blu-Ray. Check it out for comparison.
Do you have the novelization written by Ellery Queen? If you wish to be a Sherlockian, my dear Mr, Bond,,,visit Amazon.com for A Study in Terror Kindle Edition
by Ellery Queen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
With two aces such as Plummer and Mason, how could it possibly be a bad film?...
It look's neat.
an avco/embassy tshirt would be cool
Haven't seen this movie 😊
Check it out!
I have to wonder if Alan Moore was inspired by the plot of MURDER BY DECREE to create the masterpiece FROM HELL, just removing Holmes from the tale.
I think that Mr Moore was more influenced by author Stephen Knight and his Masonic theories
I think he was. Like everything you take what you love.
More likely Donald Rumbelow's book THE COMPLETE JACK THE RIPPER which came out in 1975.
Colin Wilson quotes from it rather extensively in his massive A CRIMINAL HISTORY OF MANKIND.
Also...the Masonic stuff is thoroughly dealt with in 1973 BBC series starring the fictional team of Barlow and Watt. VERY well done, I might add. Barlow and Watt were from the long running British series Z Cars, Knight was just copying everybody else.
Terrific movie, but the ending is a cop-out.
Dear god. How did he just pronounce 'Genevieuve'???!!!😖😖😖
Correctly.
@@rocketdave719 Jean-Vie-EV
Plummer is a Montrealer