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A most pleasingly atmospheric rendition of the tale, noirishly photographed and moodily set

, this is the version which probably would have delighted Conan Doyle the most

. There is one important plot change which enables the beautiful Alice Brandt to enjoy both a larger role and a more intriguing part in the proceedings. This change also builds up the parts of Dr Mortimer and Lord Charles, yet at the same time provides a nice introduction to the is-he-sinister or is-he-a-good-guy Barrymore, deftly played here by Fritz Rasp. Despite the sting of its well-developed story, the spellbindingly atmospheric direction and the engrossing performances delivered by the entire cast
, many fans may find this version somewhat disappointing. For at least three reasons : As in the novel
, the part played in the narrative by Sherlock Holmes
, though vital
, is minimal. And in this version, not only has no attempt been made to enlarge his role, if anything both writer and director do their best to minimize it . Holmes does not even make his entrance for half-an-hour
, and when he does finally appear, he has his back to the camera. It is Fritz Odemar , as Dr Watson, who receives the more favorable camera angles . And there is a purpose in this
. It is Watson, not Holmes, who figures as the main protagonist of The Hound of the Baskervilles. For the bulk of the narrative
, Holmes disappears. It is Watson and Lord Henry (Peter Voss) who take up the running. The movie is almost over, before Holmes closes in on the villain. And even so, this is not the obsessed, self-important Holmes we are accustomed to see taking charge

. Another problem is that the title hound itself does not figure a great deal in the action
, a downgrading which will undoubtedly rate as another major disappointment for fans . And finally, it could be argued that the script gives too much attention to Conan Doyle's red herring, the escaped convict
, and not enough to the real villain
. This said, it must surely be admitted by all
, that Odemar's interpretation of Watson—intelligent, charming , level-headed, courageous and resourceful—is much closer to Conan Doyle's conception than either the bungling, inveterately stupid Nigel Bruce or the self-effacing Ian Fleming. One other player deserves special mention : Erich Ponto (Dr Winkel in The Third Man) who seems exactly right for Stapleton. A difficult part , superbly played. - JohnHowardReid
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