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Off the Wall: Sherlock Holmes lineup is elementary

November 2, 2012 5:18 PM By DIANE WERTS diane@tvworthwatching.com

Basil Rathbone, right, as Sherlock Holmes, and Nigel

Photo credit: AP | Basil Rathbone, right, as Sherlock Holmes, and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes."

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Off the Wall stalks its own clues.

THE DUDE IN THE DEERSTALKER That would be Sherlock Holmes in his famous cap, which doesn't always accompany current-day interpretations. But you'll certainly see it in Saturday's Encore Suspense marathon of various takes on Holmes tales, starting with classic portrayer Basil Rathbone in "Dressed to Kill" (3:20 p.m.) and three other '40s-era films....

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