Monthly Archives: February 2011

The Many Watsons – Roland Young

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Kieran

Roland Young played Dr. Watson in the 1922 silent movie “Sherlock Holmes”. The movie was not based on the Doyle stories directly but on the William Gillette play, “The Strange Case of Alice Faulkner”. It, in turn, was VERY loosely … Continue reading →

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The Many Watsons – Margaret Colin

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Kieran

Margaret Colin was another one-time Watson, but another quite good one. Her single outing as the great sidekick came in the 1987 made for TV movie “The Return of Sherlock Holmes.” Ms. Colin played the part of Jane Watson, a … Continue reading →

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The Many Watsons – Donald Houston

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Kieran

Donald Houston played the part of Dr. Watson in only one film, A Study in Terror (1965). It was, however, quite an outstanding performance. As we all know, Watson, in film, is too often portrayed as a buffoon. Mr. Houston … Continue reading →

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The Many Watsons – Nigel Bruce

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Kieran

I thought it might be some fun to do a short profile of the many, many actors who have portrayed my favorite character. Such a project MUST start with the most famous Watson of all; Nigel Bruce. Born William Nigel … Continue reading →

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Latest Review of Watson’s Afghan Adventure

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Kieran

A Brilliant Book About Dr. Watson and the British Invasion of Afghanistan, February 7, 2011 By  William Speir “William Speir, Author of the K… (Florida, USA) – See all my reviews This review is from: Watson’s Afghan Adventure – How … Continue reading →

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A Study in Crimson

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Kieran

A Study in Crimson by Molly Carr is a continuation of the adventures of Mrs. Watson (nee Morstan) and her rather odd friend Mrs. St Clair ( of The Man with the Twisted Lip fame). Since they formed their own … Continue reading →

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