In and Out of Character Review

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(More customer reviews)Though Basil Rathbone's autobiography is enjoyable and well-written, it may disappoint you since he talks very little about specific films and plays he performed in. The Sherlock Holmes section is brief, and mainlycaptures the horror of a classically trained British actor being reduced toa caricature. Rathbone was a wonderful, theatrical actor capable ofreaching greatness, but who instead frequently sold out -- and this dreamymemoir suggests some of the reasons. He was known in Hollywood mainly forthe lavish parties he and his wife gave, and in fact he writes like awell-bred dinner guest amusing a stranger with anecdotes about co-workers,half-forgotten friends and lovers, and odd experiences. And while sonRodion and daughter Cynthia get almost no mention, there is a vivid andmoving portrait of Basil's dog Moritz. That seems to sum up the charm andthe limitations of this sweet little book.

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Long out of print and virtually impossible to find even in the rare book market, this autobiography recalls to life one of the most eminent actors of his time. Sherlock Holmes fans will be much interested in Basil Rathbone's remarks on the character with whom he has been so closely identified.

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