Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone was one of the best known actors of the early to mid-20th Century. As someone who started acting in 1911, he was first a stage actor where he became well known for his Shakespearean roles. However he soon gained popularity in films where he was noted for playing swashbuckling Schwertkämpfer.

But for better or worse, Basil achieved his most widespread fame for playing ...

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