Basil Rathbone Books

Philip St. John Basil Rathbone, a South African-born British actor, first gained renown as a Shakespearean stage performer. He transitioned to film, excelling in costume dramas and swashbucklers, often embodying suave villains or complex, morally ambiguous characters. Though known for these roles, his most iconic portrayal was the heroic detective Sherlock Holmes in both film and radio adaptations. His versatility extended to Broadway, where his performances earned critical acclaim.

In and Out of Character
278 pages
10 hours of reading
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“Basil Rathbone's book about himself...is better written than most books by or about actors and is more intellectually vigorous...Sherlock Holmes fans will be much interested in his remarks on the character with whom he has been so closely identified.” –Library Journal “Quite naturally full of memories, full of names, full of glimpses of stars of stage and screen of yesterday and today.” –New York Times Book Review

In and Out of Character