Question 1

Why was the hell hound in The Hound of the Baskervilles not very scary?

Accepted Answer

The hell hound was actually a friendly Great Dane coated with phosphorescent material, which proved unable to generate much fear.

Question 2

Which actor played Sherlock Holmes in this adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Jeremy Brett played Sherlock Holmes in this film.

Question 3

What visual reference was used for the arena scene?

Accepted Answer

The arena scene mimics Paget's illustrations from Arthur Conan Doyle's original book.

Question 4

What was the real identity of the GWR No.5 locomotive in the railway scene?

Accepted Answer

The GWR No.5 was actually former Lambton Collieries No.5, an 0-6-2 Tank Loco built by Robert Stephenson & Co. Ltd in 1909.

Question 5

What is the basic plot of The Hound of the Baskervilles?

Accepted Answer

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

Question 6

Why was the hell hound in the film not very frightening?

Accepted Answer

The hell hound was actually a friendly Great Dane coated with phosphorescent material, which proved unable to generate much fear.

Question 7

Which key character from the original novel is missing from this adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Inspector Lestrade, who joins Holmes and Watson for their climactic stakeout in Doyle's novel, does not appear in this movie.

Question 8

What real locomotive was used in the railway scene?

Accepted Answer

The "GWR" No.5 is actually former Lambton Collieries No.5, an 0-6-2 Tank Loco built by Robert Stephenson & Co. Ltd in 1909.

Question 9

What visual reference does the arena scene make to the original story?

Accepted Answer

The arena scene mimics Paget's illustrations from the book.

Question 10

Who plays Sherlock Holmes in this adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Jeremy Brett plays Sherlock Holmes.

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