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During which years did Rathbone play Sherlock Holmes in films?

  • 1939-1946

  • 1935-1942

  • 1940-1947

  • 1938-1945

Answer

Rathbone portrayed Sherlock Holmes in films from 1939 to 1946, a period of seven years. This spanned the release of 14 films, including "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1939) and "The Woman in Green" (1945). Rathbone's portrayal of Holmes became iconic, with his sharp wit, keen intellect, and distinctive pipe.
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