The Dying Detective (film)
1921 British film by Maurice Elvey
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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 |
| Written by | William J. Elliott (scenario) |
| Based on | |
| Produced by | Jeffrey Bernerd |
| Starring | See below |
| Cinematography | Germain Burger |
Release date |
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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
