RATHBONE BASIL: (1892-1967) British actor, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in a number of films. Vintage signed and inscribed 10 x 13 photograph of the actor standing in a three-quarter length pose. A lengthy typed caption to the verso promotes Rathbone´s appearance as George Adams in the American musical romantic comedy film Mr. Co-Ed (1944) which was re-titled Bathing Beauty upon its release and also co-starred Red Skelton and Esther Williams. Signed by Rathbone in fountain pen ink to a lighter area at the head of the image, ´To Nancy Holland, with best wishes & many thanks, Basil Rathbone´. Some extensive overall surface creasing and other faults, and with a large tear to the right edge (repaired with tape to the verso). Only FR