The Dying Detective (film)
The Dying Detective is a 1921 British short film directed by Maurice Elvey.[2] The film is the first in the Stoll Pictures' short film series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
| The Dying Detective | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maurice Elvey |
| Produced by | Jeffrey Bernerd |
| Written by | William J. Elliott (scenario) |
| Based on | "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | Germain Burger |
Release date | 1921 |
Running time | 2 reels;[1] 2274 feet[2] |
| Country | UK |
| Language | English |
Plot
The great detective Sherlock Holmes, near death after having contracted a rare and usually fatal Asiatic disease, is determined to solve one last murder case before he passes on.
Cast
- Eille Norwood as Sherlock Holmes
- Hubert Willis as Dr. John Watson
- Cecil Humphreys as Culverton Smith
- Joseph R. Tozer as His Servant
- Mme. d'Esterre as Mrs. Hudson
References
- Wlaschin, Ken (2009). Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography. McFarland & Company, Inc. pp. 9, 77. ISBN 978-0-7864-4350-5.
- Barnes, Alan (2011). Sherlock Holmes on Screen. Titan Books. pp. 13–17. ISBN 9780857687760.
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