Richard Oswald's Der Hund von Baskervi lle\, the last silent film starring Sherlock Holmes\, has been less a legend than a rumor among cinephiles and Sherlockians. This seven-reel fi lm\, with its long pedigree extending back to a German stage play written while Germany was at war with England\, has been regarded as the most impo rtant "Hound" made in Europe. Long considered lost\, it was the last silen t Sherlock Holmes film ever made\, produced when German studios were the e nvy of the world. This version of Der Hund is a deluxe makeover m ade during the dying days of the silent era. Much has been refined\, but w e are still in a world of secret passages behind sliding panels that lead to torture chambers\, death traps\, and a hiding place for the malodorous hound. No version of The Hound of the Baskervilles would be compl ete without Holmes and Watson pursuing Stapleton and his hound on the moor .
\nThis wonderful screen gem is enhanced by live piano accompanimen t from Cleveland native David Drazin\, an accomplished virtuoso with a tal ent for playing off the cuff. David selects the perfect piece from his imp ressive mental repertoire to heighten the viewing experience for our audie nce. In addition to knowing just the right thing to play for any silent fi lm imaginable\, David is also an expert in jazz\, classical\, blues\, and boogie-woogie. Having his talent truly makes our Silent September series s omething to behold.
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