Universal Horrors: The Studio's Classic Films, 1931-1946 by Tom Weaver & Michael Brunas & John Brunas

Author:Tom Weaver & Michael Brunas & John Brunas
Language: eng
Format: mobi, azw3, epub
Tags: Industries, Film & Video, Performing Arts, History & Criticism, Entertainment, General, Guides & Reviews, Business & Economics, General Fiction
ISBN: 9780786429745
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2007-06-30T07:00:00+00:00

Critics’ Corner

Rating: ★★★ The picture is competently directed by John Rawlins, who has created an atmosphere of suspense and terror.... Rathbone and Bruce are an ideal team for the Holmes and Watson roles.—The New York Daily News, September 19, 1942, Kate Cameron

John Rawlins maintains the air of excitement in his direction, a first-rate job. The mood of the piece is enormously aided by the artful photography of Woody Bredell, in an especially low-key.—The Hollywood Reporter, September 4, 1942

Holmes ... is so up-to-the-minute, that he no longer wears his peaked cap.... [L]ess a conflict than a rat hunt with a foregone conclusion. It is to be feared that neither the Holmes series nor the war effort are greatly aided by this ambitious but uneffective attempt to merge the two.—The New York Post, September 1942, Archer Winsten

The plot cannot be taken too seriously, in spite of director John Rawlins’ use of striking photography in relating it. The screenplay is decidedly dated.... [T]he Rialto thriller is too far from reality to keep up suspense.—The New York Sun, September 1942, Eileen Creelman

Rathbone carries the Sherlock Holmes role in great style, getting able assistance from the flustery Bruce as Dr. Watson.—Variety, September 9, 1942

Though routine and undistinguished, this melodrama ... has a fair amount of thrilling action and much speed.... The acting is generally good.—The Film Daily, September 16, 1942

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