Documentary on the early films of Sherlock Holmes, providing both history and context to the most famous literary detective of all time.

Venture into the early years behind one of the most well known characters in history. From the mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle came the iconic literary character of Sherlock Holmes. From the pages, to the stage, and finally to the big screen, Sherlock Holmes has been reimagined time and time again.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• A Black Sherlock Holmes (Restored Version) (1918)
• A Black Sherlock Holmes (uncut 2K scan) (1918)
• Copper Beeches (1912) Short Film
• Cousins of Sherlocko (1913)
• Slick Sleuths (1926) | Mutt and Jeff Cartoon
• Sure Luck Holmes (1928) | Felix the Cat Cartoon
• Sherlock Holmes Baffled (1900) | Short
• The Case of the Blind Man's Bluff (1954) | Sherlock Holmes Television Episode
• Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Carbuncle audio recreation by Redfield Arts Audio
• inserted booklet with new essay, 'HOLMES BBR (BEFORE BASIL RATHBONE)' by Richard Heft

Additional Details

Label: Film Masters

Genre: Documentary

Language: English

Run Time: 45:25 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 08/11/26

UPC: 760137215981