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Film Quotes by Basil Rathbone

70 quotes
Pursuit to Algiers
Year: 1945

Director:
Roy William Neill
Pursuit to Algiers
Dr. John H. Watson: I don't understand, Holmes! She seems such a nice girl! She sings charmingly!
Sherlock Holmes: My dear fellow, musical talent is hardly evidence of innocence. Moriarity was a virtuoso on the bassoon.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in Pursuit to Algiers (1945)
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Year: 1939

Director:
Sidney Lanfield
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Dr. Watson: It's a pity you didn't think about bringing that infernal violin of yours - to regale me with some of your music!
Sherlock Holmes: I DID, my dear Watson! Anything to oblige!
[he whips out the violin and begins to play]
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Year: 1939

Director:
Sidney Lanfield
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Dr. Watson: Then, why are we rushing up to London, leaving Sir Henry entirely alone and unprotected?
Sherlock Holmes: We're not, my dear Watson. We're just giving the impression of rushing up to London.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)
Pursuit to Algiers
Year: 1945

Director:
Roy William Neill
Pursuit to Algiers
Sheila Woodbury: You are a darling.
[kisses Sherlock Holmes on the cheek and walks away]
Dr. John H. Watson: Huh. Extraordinary sight.
Sherlock Holmes: Elementary my dear Watson; and very pleasant.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in Pursuit to Algiers (1945)
The Woman in Green
Year: 1945

Director:
Roy William Neill
The Woman in Green
Lydia Marlowe: I was right, Mr Holmes, you are a difficult subject.
Sherlock Holmes: Thank you.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in The Woman in Green (1945)
The House of Fear
Year: 1945

Director:
Roy William Neill
The House of Fear
Dr. John H. Watson: I'm sorry I'm late. I didn't sleep very well.
Sherlock Holmes: Didn't sleep very well? You snored like a pig!
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in The House of Fear (1945)
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Year: 1943

Director:
Roy William Neill
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Professor Moriarty: [as Moriarty drains Holmes's blood] Drop by drop, Holmes. Drop by drop. Eh, in a way I'm almost sorry. You were a stimulating influence to me. But it was obvious that I should win in the end... Closer to the end Holmes. Closer and closer. Each second a few more drops leave your desiccated body. And you can feel them can't you? You're perfectly conscious, aren't you, Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes: I shall be conscious long after you're dead, Moriarty.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1943)
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
Year: 1929

Director:
Sidney Franklin
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
Charles: Awfully good, these cigarettes.
Lord Arthur Dilling: I'll send you some.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Lord Arthur Dilling) in The Last of Mrs. Cheyney (1929)
The Woman in Green
Year: 1945

Director:
Roy William Neill
The Woman in Green
Inspector Gregson of Scotland Yard: What are you looking at, Mr. Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes: Looking at a very handsome woman, not born to the purple, but giving an excellent imitation.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in The Woman in Green (1945)
The Woman in Green
Year: 1945

Director:
Roy William Neill
The Woman in Green
Professor Moriarty: We've had many encounters in the past. You hope to place me on the gallows. I tell you I will never stand upon the gallows. But, if you are instrumental in any way in bringing about my destruction, you will not be alive to enjoy your satisfaction.
Sherlock Holmes: Then we shall walk together through the gates of Eternity hand in hand.
Professor Moriarty: What a charming picture that would make.
Sherlock Holmes: Yes, wouldn't it. I really think it might be worth it.
-- Basil Rathbone (as Sherlock Holmes) in The Woman in Green (1945)