Watson and Holmes laughing in The Red Headed League

[SneverusSnapers]

Watson looks like a goldfish trying to keep a straight face at 0:18 ! I re-read this again and again in the books!

[violingryffindor226]

I absolutely love this scene. When I first came across it in the books I read it over and over. This is a perfect interpretation, almost word for word from the canon. Holmes can laugh! A lot of times people forget that. In fact, there are many more mentions of him laughing than most people would think, and this is one of my favorite examples.

But I always have wondered- why artificial kneecaps of all things?

[SneverusSnapers]

@violingryffindor226 I think it might be a red herring -- when Holmes says he wanted to get a look at Vincent Spaulding's knees you may be meant to think of the kneecaps as opposed to tunneling!

[phanpiggy]

I love the way Jeremy Brett's Holmes smiles and laughs... It's how I would imagine Sherlock would be...

[Londonrainwaters]

And 2:16, of course....

[Londonrainwaters]

*snicker* Watson at 0:18 !!!

[jlennon510]

@MagiciansForce no joke!! This series and the Cumberbatch series are really good at showing the little looks that Watson and Holmes pass between them which shows how close they really are.

[MikeAM78]

0:12-0:18 is so funny, especially Holmes' little expression at 0:16 LOL!!!

[tessa2410love]

langweilig.... in english BORING!!!! :p

[SneverusSnapers]

@tessa2410love Es ist nicht langweilig! Ok, Wilson ist nicht so interessant aber Holmes und Watson sind bestimmt lustig!

[weirdlightsaber44]

Why are they laughing?

[Dravenswraith]

@weirdlightsaber44 i think its because its hard to believe this man could take the work seriously or interesting ...maybe?

[deanmartinfan65]

jeremy had the most beautiful laugh. plus he was soooo good looking.

[doromus]

Elementary LOLZ

[changingowl10]

That look at 2:08, really says it all. Holmes was silently warning Watson not to laugh and Watson telling Holmes, "I don't care." :D

[DulBeat]

2:16

[MagicansForce]

There's a whole conversation in :15 - :17

I love how Watson's break down is set off by him and Holmes exchanging another look. And Holmes' little "Sh! SHH!" when Watson finally cracked makes it seem to me like he wanted to laugh too, but was just making more of an attempt to keep some control. xD An attempt which ultimately failed.

[PGF59]

Holmes starts stroking the table to get a hold of himself, and Watson just sits there grinning. How can you not love em?

[Silversgrl]

I absolutely adore this sequence. David Burke is so good, and oh so adorable. It's great to see Watson making a naughty breech of etiquette for a change. Those facial expressions are unbeatable. And that laugh is just splendid! ;-D

[hexagonisaurus]

Oh God, this is too hilarious. I love how Watson is eventually just like "FUCK IT, LOOOOL" while Holmes tries his hardest not to break down and just fails.

[2wingo]

"The work was very interesting."

He thinks copying out the Encyclopedia is fun? Jeez, Wilson must be the most boring man on the planet.

[zimnomel]

@2wingo Well, you might learn a bunch of things if you pay attention.

Artificial kneecaps ftw. ^_____^

[MightyKombat]

Man I remember this story. Sure its a bit gittish of Holmes and Watson to find it a bit funny, but yeah, Mr Wilson's predicament was most unusual that you can't help BUT laugh.

[zilah1]

This is absolutely hilarious! One of my very favorites during whole series. Every time I see this, I laugh my ass off with Holmes and Watson.

zilah

[firetrucksnfishcakes]

Holmes shoots Watson a dirty look and then he ends up laughing to! 0:15 - 0:17 2:12 .... lol holmes is so funny when hes trying to shut up watson. hehe

[Dratini999]

why are they laughing? it's so cute ^^

[CuyahogaJoe]

They sent him to Birkett & Son Artificial Kneecaps..LOL

[PunkyCactus]

I LOVE David Burke! *oo* And his laugh is fantastic!! :D

[3Authoress]

@PunkyCactus Yeah, David Burke was great. So was Edwar Hardwicke. Both were the best Watsons I've ever seen. ;)

[FlippinBooks]

I always loved that part in the original story. The very idea of Holmes and Watson, two very proper Victorian gentleman, laughing their heads off at a client is just so hilarious. I'm glad that Brett and Burke did such a great job in bringing the scene to life.

[whereurears]

At first he tried so hard just to keep from laughing... I love when he just quites trying.

[HilaryStarsky]

hahaahahahaha that's soooo wonderful! A scene that I will remember forever, and always makes me laugh out loud!!!

[animeraingirl]

I love how Holmes tries to shut Watson up and ends up laughing himself! This is too funny!

[TAfan2]

I LOVE how Burke's laughing!!! XD

[Theta101]

I love how Watson just lets Holmes take care of all the apologizing while he keeps laughing his ass off on the settee. Very awesome scene.

[changingowl10]

Hey I never noticed that before. Holmes getting Jaybez (srry for my spelling if i got it wrong) to stay, while Watson takes a few more moments to collect himself. :D

[Shangas]

Jabez Wilson is how it's spelt.

[changingowl10]

Whoops. Thanks. :D

[wildhorsez411]

ROFL!! Holmes trying to stop Watson from laughing didn't work too well! LOL!!! THIS SCENE MAKES ME LAUGH REALLY REALLY HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!X­D

[legatofancier]

How I love this! David Burke is my favorite Watson! The interpretation of Holmes & Watson is right on the money!

[PetPetAngel]

Jeremy Brett laughs like a villain!

I love it!

For all the charm of Hardwicke's Watson, I still prefer Burke's as more youthful and fun, questioning, luring out answers for the audience.He gave light to Holmes' black moods, something that the solemner, more serious grandfather-veteran-y Hardwicke does not accomplish as well. (However, Hardwicke does have nice, expressive eyes).

[SherlockAholic]

oh my...this is truly a lovely scene!!! I love his little laugh after he sits down....and the way he gives a little hop in his chair....wonderfulness!

[SirCaseyoftheLea]

@SherlockAholic It's because of his coat you see, but that makes it no less endearing. Nice username, by the way.

[highmoms]

Laughter--the best medicine! TX!

[ColdnessHolmes]

hah I really love this scene!!!! Thanx 4 posting!

[JituleCZ]

oh yes my favorite part, Watson´s laughing (by DB) is so funny:)

[Mosflow]

I can't help but laugh when i see this scene. lol

[strikinine]

Nice one.5*