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<b><i>The sixth and final in our <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/%23G2B4#.VByKKZSwIcA" target="_blank">series of recaps</a> of #G2B4</i></b> <br />
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Sherlock Holmes belongs to the world. Despite <a href="https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140916/10522528536/conan-doyle-estate-asks-supreme-court-to-put-sherlock-holmes-back-under-copyright.shtml" target="_blank">renewed efforts</a> by his estate, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's immortal detective has inspired confidence and playful brilliance in fans as far reaching as <a href="http://www.sherlockholmessociety.in/" target="_blank">India</a> - and Bloomington, Indiana. One week ago, publisher Wessex Press kicked off its <b><a href="http://wessexpress.com/html/g2b4main.html" target="_blank">From Gillette to Brett IV: Basil, Benedict, and Beyond</a></b> conference at Indiana University.<br />
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The organizers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.729258210500479.1073741833.487420994684203&type=1" target="_blank">called it</a> an "epic success." And as good Sherlockians, we have the evidence to prove it.<br />
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<i>If you're interested, you might also take a look at <a href="http://bakerstreetbabes.com/tag/from-gillette-to-brett/" target="_blank">The Baker Street Babes' summaries</a> as well. They were there and represented!</i><br />
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From Gillette to Brett IV - End Titles

The sixth and final in our series of recaps of #G2B4 Sherlock Holmes belongs to the world. Despite renewed efforts by his estate, ...

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by Jessica Levine

From Gillette to Brett IV — Sherlockian Film Festival and a Celebration of Friendship

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<b><i>The fifth in our <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/%23G2B4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">series of recaps</a> of #G2B4</i></b><br />
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Every Sherlock Holmes event has its own character, its own appeal to those of us "playing the game." From Gillette to Brett brings us Holmes in the visual and audio media, from radio drama to classic black and white film to modern adaptations and interpretations on the small (television) and the smaller screen (computer). While maintaining its unique character, this event also offers something near and dear to the heart of every Sherlockian; in the spirit of the Canonical Holmes and Watson, From Gillette to Brett celebrates friendship. Though the weekend was filled with classic films and fascinating presentations, under "Important Things to Know" in the weekend’s program was the following:<br />
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There was a lot of visiting going on over the weekend. People who only knew each other from Facebook, Tumblr, or Sherlockian blogs were able to meet in person. Those who live far apart had a chance to see each other and catch up on each other’s lives. In order to keep things running smoothly at the jam-packed event, the brilliant organizers, Steven Doyle, BSI, and Mark Gagen, BSI, drew names for door prizes at the beginning of each segment of Saturday’s symposium. The prizes were awarded only to those in their seats at the time of the drawing, guaranteeing that most attendees would be in place for the next speaker.<br />
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The event began on the lovely campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, at the Lilly Library’s rare book, manuscript, and special collections library. The group was deftly divided into two sections to attend a workshop on the Library’s collection of unique bound books, led by James Canary, Head of Conservation, as well as a session on rare manuscripts with Library Director, Joel Silver. Among the rare manuscripts that were available for viewing were a page of the New Testament of the Gutenberg Bible, the First Folio of Shakespeare, a rare copy of Edgar Allan Poe’s “Tamerlane,” as well as an issue of “Beeton's Christmas Annual” of 1887, which contained “A Study in Scarlet,” and a fragment of a manuscript by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—Holmes’s note to Watson left at the top of the Reichenbach Falls in “The Final Problem.” On display in the Library were other works by Conan Doyle as well.</div>
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Others have written about the course of the weekend, so there is little need for a detailed rehash of the schedule. Some of the highlights of From Gillette to Brett IV include:<br />
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<li>A lovely reception where everyone mingled and enjoyed each other’s company.</li>
<li>Viewing <i>The Hound of the Baskervilles</i> (2014 is its 75th Anniversary) on a huge movie screen in the IU Cinema. Never has the Basil Rathbone original been as captivating as on the big screen; the hound itself was frightening in a way it never was on a television screen.</li>
<li>First speaker on Saturday was Bonnie MacBird, author, actor, and screenwriter, who brought us into the world of screenwriting and how television scripts differ from film scripts. We learned how BBC's <i>Sherlock</i> is more similar to a film than a television show.</li>
<li>Kristina Manente, founder of the Baker Street Babes podcast, shared the fascinating world of internet Sherlockian fandom.</li>
<li>Author and playwright, David Stuart Davies, showed how "playing the game" can and should be fun through humorous glimpses of Canon, film, and television.</li>
<li>Bert Coules, head writer for the BBC’s Clive Merrison Sherlock Holmes radio drama, shared the history of British radio adaptations of the stories.</li>
<li>British film and television producer and director, Paul Annett, talked about his time at the helm of the first season of the Granada Sherlock Holmes series, and his working relationship and friendship with Jeremy Brett. Mr. Annett shared how he guided the actor in the early days of the ground-breaking series, and showed some silent screen tests with Brett and David Burke as they experimented with facial expressions and reactions for their characters.</li>
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The weekend concluded with a lovely banquet and a tribute to the late Michael Hoey, who had been on the original program but who passed away just weeks earlier. Following the banquet was yet one more delightful film, another 75th Anniversary celebrant, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” with the Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce team, as well as the luminous Ida Lupino. The film was introduced by film studies scholar, Professor James Naremore.<br />
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Along with the many planned events, the weekend was filled with small gatherings of Sherlockians in local pubs and restaurants, and more than a few celebrated their time together as the legendary John Bennett Shaw’s "two [or more] Sherlockians and a bottle." <br />
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From Gillette to Brett IV was a remarkable achievement (as were its three predecessors) by Messrs. Doyle and Gagen of <a href="http://wessexpress.com/" target="_blank">Wessex Press</a>, bringing together fans of the Canon from all walks of life, many generations, different parts of the world, and differing opinions on just who is "the perfect Holmes." From Gillette to Norwood to Wilmer to Howard to Rathbone to Brett to Downey, Jr. to Cumberbatch to Miller; nearly everyone’s favorite made an appearance or was given a mention at the podium or in a lively discussion. <br />
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With apologies to Samuel Johnson, "…when a man or woman is tired of Holmes, they are tired of life; for there is in Holmes all that life can afford."<br />
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From Gillette to Brett IV offered more than any Sherlockian heart could possibly desire.<br />
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From Gillette to Brett IV — Sherlockian Film Festival and a Celebration of Friendship

The fifth in our series of recaps of #G2B4 Every Sherlock Holmes event has its own character, its own appeal to those of us "p...

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by Jacquelynn Morris, ASH, BSI

Steven Dietz's Sherlock Play Is Quite Entertaining

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Playwright Steven Dietz was commissioned by the Arizona Theatre Company in 2005 to write a Sherlockian play; the result was <i>Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. </i>The world premier of <i>Sherlock Holmes </i>was produced in 2006 by the Arizona Theatre Company and the play was awarded an <a href="http://www.playbill.com/news/article/dietzs-sherlock-holmes-wins-2007-edgar-award-for-best-mystery-play" target="_blank">Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Play in 2007</a>. My wife and I were fortunate enough to attend the Ethington Theatre's recent production of the play. The Ethington Theatre is a small, intimate venue on the campus of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.<br />
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Adapted from the 1899 play by William Gillette and Conan Doyle, Dietz's <i>Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure </i>retains some of the same plot points as the Gillette play while at the same time repackaging them with some new elements. Dietz's adaptation is a clever blending together of the major plots from <i>A Scandal in Bohemia</i> and <i>The Final Problem</i>, but unlike the Gillette script Dietz keeps the name of Irene Adler for the female lead character.<br />
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<i>Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure </i>is at heart still a mystery/adventure story, but Dietz also incorporates elements of romance and humor involving the characters of Holmes and Watson, which are themes that are not typically as prominent in the Canon. Holmes is portrayed as somewhat of a smug, condescending character who enjoys a joke at Watson's expense. As for the Doctor, he comes across as a bit of a bumbling oaf. It doesn't ruin his character, but that aspect of the Watson persona is certainly played up more than is typical. One of the most notable departures from the Canon is Holmes' romantic involvement with Irene Adler.<br />
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The story is narrated throughout by Doctor Watson, as one would expect, and chronicles the tale of the scandal involving the King of Bohemia and the desperately sought after photograph of the king and Miss Adler. The photograph and the character of Godfrey Norton play a much larger part in the grand scheme of this adaptation than in <i>A Scandal in Bohemia. </i>After several attempts at retrieval of the photograph and just as many run ins with Professor Moriarty and his minions, the play culminates in that iconic struggle at Reichenbach Falls.<br />
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<i>Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure </i>is a masterful meshing of the plots from two of the most well known stories from the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle short stories. The audience is also presented with an interesting perspective on Holmes' two rivals; the evil Moriarty and the beautiful Irene Adler. Each of them outwit Holmes in various ways, but yet the contrast between their characters is very striking.<br />
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Steven Dietz does a fine job of marrying the quintessence of the Holmes and Watson characters with a few new characteristics resulting in a play which provides a couple of hours that are quite entertaining. And while Canonical purists may not appreciate <i>Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure </i>most folks will find it quite enjoyable; even those who are not hard-core Holmes fans.<br />
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<i><b>Editor's note:</b> J.D. Sutter is a new media consultant and founder of Porchlight Family Media. He has been a Holmes enthusiast since reading The Speckled Band in grade school. This is his first contribution to IHOSE.</i><div>
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Steven Dietz's Sherlock Play Is Quite Entertaining

"He had got back from the theatre about midnight." [RETI] Playwright Steven Dietz was commissioned by the Arizona Theatre...

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by J.D. Sutter

From Gillette to Brett IV: Suspiring in Indianapolis Part 2 (Electric Boogaloo)

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The fourth in our <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/search/label/%23G2B4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">series of recaps</a> of #G2B4 is a continuation of <a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2014/09/from-gillette-to-brett-iv-suspiring-in.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the first</a>.<br />
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Up next was Bert Coules, the English writer and producer-director who served as Radio Dramatist for the BBC Sherlock Holmes starring Clive Merrison and Michael Williams, the only two actors in any medium to appear as Holmes and Watson in all 60 canonical stories. Coules is the author of <i>221 BBC</i>, published by Gasogene Books, a volume that takes the reader behind the scenes of the BBC series and includes a history of other radio adaptations of Holmes and Watson. </div>
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Drawing from his vast knowledge, experience, and love of audio drama, Coules made an eloquent case for the power and profundity of audio dramatizations of the Canon. He began with the pivotal year 1930, in which Conan Doyle died; Holmes made his radio debut; and NBC broadcast Edith Meiser's series of adaptations. Having noted the 1943 version of "The Boscombe Valley Mystery," starring the great Arthur Wontner, Coules then "put a bit of volcano in it" by playing for conference-goers several clips of rare broadcasts. Highlights included a sample of "The Speckled Band," starring Cedric Hardwicke (father of Edward) as Holmes, and another of William Gillette himself, in a radio version of his celebrated hit, <i>Sherlock Holmes</i>, a play which had earlier been represented in David Stuart Davies' lecture, via an excerpt from the HBO revival starring Frank Langella.<br />
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Coules laid down the practical rules for writing good audio drama. His example of the kind of writing that has failed to capitalize on the evocative power of sound: "My word, Virginia, that's a strange thing for an attractive 35-year-old brunette like you to say!" He concluded with a conference exclusive, a video clip of Merrison and Williams in the studio rehearsing "The Solitary Cyclist," that wowed the attendees. If you have not yet explored the work of Bert Coules, you owe it to yourself to do so.<br />
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After a break, the conference reconvened for the screening of the definitive version of "A Scandal in Bohemia," the initial episode of the incomparable Granada Television series, starring Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes, and directed by the conference's next speaker, featured guest Paul Annett.<br />
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Thirty years have passed since this little film first graced the television screen, and it was pleasant to note how well it has weathered the test of time. Brett and his first Watson, David Burke, are still superb; Wolf Kahler's King of Bohemia is still a lumbering mass of arrogance; Gayle Hunnicutt's elegant and striking Irene Adler is still the stuff that dreams are made of; and the thunderous applause when Holmes turns briskly away from the king's outstretched hand was gratifying, to say the least. Once the familiar strains of Patrick Gowers' score had played the closing credits off, Annett took center stage, where he was joined by the Wessex Press's own Steven Doyle.<br />
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The interview that filled the next forty-five minutes was nothing short of glorious for fans of the classic series. Doyle's questions seemed to "anticipate all my wants" [SILV], and drew gem after gem from Annett's recollections of the all-important early days of the Granada series. One can only hope a recording or transcript of the interview may someday be made available, along with the unexpected thrill it featured: previously unseen footage of costume and makeup tests for Jeremy Brett and David Burke.<br />
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In the last few minutes, Doyle opened the floor to questions, and the audience responded enthusiastically on topics from Jeremy Brett's use of facial tics to convey the action of Holmes' mental machinery, to Annett's experience directing <i>The Beast Must Die</i>, based on James Blish's outstanding short story "There Shall Be No Darkness," and starring Peter Cushing, Charles Gray, and Michael Gambon.<br />
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Gambon's Professor Albus Dumbledore would have felt right at home in the Tudor Room of the Indiana Memorial Union for the banquet that followed; indeed, nothing but a banquet would have seemed appropriate after the Doyle/Annett show, and fortunately the feast was already scheduled. It was accompanied by a moving tribute to the late Michael A. Hoey, son of Rathbone's Inspector Lestrade, Dennis Hoey, and author of <i><a href="http://www.ihearofsherlock.com/2011/10/episode-36-michael-hoey-and-fabulous.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherlock Holmes and The Fabulous Faces: The Universal Pictures Repetory Company</a></i>.<br />
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Conference-goers mingled and made merry until the time had come for a return stroll to the IU Cinema for the screening of <i>The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes</i> (1939), the second outing of Rathbone and Bruce, a ripping yarn bolstered by the chilling Professor Moriarty of George Zucco and a fine damsel-in-distress turn by the always-reliable Ida Lupino.<br />
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In introducing the film and advocating on behalf of the Rathbone-Bruce series, Professor James Naremore did a top-notch job, as one would expect from a film scholar who has received a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation and who has recorded DVD commentaries for not one, but two, films of Orson Welles (<i>Mr. Arkadin</i> and <i>Touch of Evil</i>). <i>The Adventures</i> went over with the audience every bit as well as <i>The Hound</i> had done, and attendees dispersed afterward to various late-night gatherings and after-parties; some were even reported to have gone to bed.<br />
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The conference program declared:<br />
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"Half the fun of events like From Gillette to Brett IV is visiting with distant friends or shopping for Sherlockian treasure. With that in mind, over four hours of free time… have been built into the day." </blockquote>
On the one hand, the organizers were precisely correct: It is at least half the fun. On the other hand, they seem to have erred: The free time felt more like four minutes! Or perhaps it's a subjective problem; time does have a tendency to fly when one is breakfasting with Ray Betzner (<a href="http://vincentstarrett.com/">vincentstarrett.com</a>) at the Runcible Spoon, home of some of the crispiest bacon north of Kentucky; likewise, hours can turn to minutes when one lunches with Henry Boote at a café that makes onion rings fit to write grandma about, then walks it off by dropping in on the pub where Hoagy Carmichael wrote "Stardust."<br />
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Where does the break time go when spent over coffee with the <a href="http://bakerstreetbabes.com/" target="_blank">Baker Street Babes</a>' Ashley Polasek and <a href="http://221bcon.com/" target="_blank">221B Con</a>'s Crystal Noll? Back at the Lilly Library, a certain gracious lady and I were seated near each other when the Sacred Fragment of the Reichenbach letter was borne before us; it seemed we both felt as Booth Tarkington did, when he wrote to William Gillette: "I would rather see you play Sherlock Holmes than be a child again on Christmas morning." These are the moments when time slips away.<br />
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On Sunday a closing brunch gave attendees a time to reflect and to enjoy one another's company as the event drew to a close. Some even tried to say goodbye while in the midst of comparing schedules to determine the place and time of their next Sherlockian meetings. But the interval between now and January seems blissfully short, so as Basil Rathbone's Sherlock Holmes observed: "This time, we will say, 'Au revoir.'"<br />
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<i>Some photos courtesy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.729258210500479.1073741833.487420994684203&type=1" target="_blank">Wessex Press (Facebook)</a></i><br />
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