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Silver Blaze is a 1937 British mystery film directed by Thomas Bentley, with Arthur Wontner portraying Sherlock Holmes and Ian Fleming playing Dr. Watson. Adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle's story about a missing racehorse and a murdered trainer, it also incorporates material associated with the Baskerville setting. The film was subsequently released in the United States under the title Murder at the Baskervilles.
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Who plays Sherlock Holmes in the 1937 film Silver Blaze?
Arthur Wontner plays Sherlock Holmes in Silver Blaze. Ian Fleming plays Dr. Watson, years before his better-known association with James Bond novels.
What is the plot of the 1937 Silver Blaze film?
The mystery concerns a missing racehorse and the murder of its trainer. It is based loosely on Arthur Conan Doyle's 1892 story "The Adventure of Silver Blaze" and adds related material.
Who directed Silver Blaze?
Thomas Bentley directed the 1937 British mystery film. The movie is part of the Sherlock Holmes screen cycle featuring Arthur Wontner as Holmes.
Is Silver Blaze a faithful adaptation of Conan Doyle's story?
It adapts the central racehorse mystery but also incorporates additional material. The original source is Conan Doyle's 1892 short story, while the film itself was released in 1937.
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