“It's a pity you didn't think about bringing that infernal violin of...” – Dr. Watson, The Hound of the Baskervilles ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Hound of the Baskervilles 1939

Dr. Watson

It's a pity you didn't think about bringing that infernal violin of yours... to regale me with some of your enchanting music!

Sherlock Holmes

I did, my dear Watson! Anything to oblige!
[he whips out the violin and begins to play]

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Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone More Sherlock Holmes quotes →

Dr. Watson Nigel Bruce More Dr. Watson quotes →

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