The Great Mouse Detective

Trivia: Ratigan falling from Big Ben seems to have been inspired by Professor Moriarty's death plunge over the Reichenbach Falls in the Sherlock Holmes story "The Final Problem. "

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Trivia: When Professor Ratigan proclaims himself the Supreme Ruler of All Mouse-dom at his headquarters, one of the followers lighting his cigarette has Mickey Mouse-shaped cuff links.

Continuity mistake: In the scene where Dr. Dawson and Olivia are seeking Basil's help at his house, Basil sits down and starts playing the violin, holding it in his right hand and having the bow in his left. When Basil the stands up in another shot, he is holding the violin in his left hand (like it's supposed to be) and the bow in his left.

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Ratigan: Now, you will remember to smile for the camera, won't you? Say "Cheese."

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