“The only way is to catch him red handed. To catch him in such a way...” – Sherlock Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from The Hound of the Baskervilles 1939

Sherlock Holmes

The only way is to catch him red handed. To catch him in such a way that there's no escape, no alibi. That means gambling with Sir Henry's life.

Dr. Watson

[horrified]

But you can't poss...

Sherlock Holmes

Gambling to save his life. But we've got to take that chance.

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Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone More Sherlock Holmes quotes →

Dr. Watson Nigel Bruce More Dr. Watson quotes →

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Sherlock Holmes Do you remember that missing boot, Watson? Why do you suppose the brown one, the one that had never been worn, was so mysteriously replaced and the black one taken? Dr. Watson Why? Sherlock Holmes Because a boot that had never been worn wouldn't have had the scent of the owner... and the black one had! James Mortimer, M.D. Mr. Holmes, we've admired you in the past, as does every Englishman. Your record as our greatest detective is known throughout the world. But this... seeing how you work... knowing that there is in England such a man as you, gives us all a sense of safety and security. God bless you, Mr. Holmes. 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]