The Dying Detective (movie 1921)

The Dying Detective (1921)

The Dying Detective is a silent British movie released in april 1921, produced by Stoll Picture Productions, starring Eille Norwood (Sherlock Holmes) and Hubert Willis (Watson).

Film 1 of 15 in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes series. Black & White. 2 reels (1638-2099 feet). Standard 35mm spherical 1.37:1 format.

Survival status : Print exists in the National Film and Television Archive of the British Film Institute film archive.

Cast

Eille Norwood and Hubert Willis

• Sherlock Holmes : Eille Norwood
• Dr. John H. Watson : Hubert Willis
• Culverton Smith : Cecil Humphreys
• Culverton's Servant : J. R. Tozer
• Mrs. Hudson : Madame d'Esterre

Crew

• Director : Maurice Elvey
• Screenplay : William J. Elliott
• Cinematography : W. Germain Burger
• Art direction : Walter W. Murton
• Edition : Leslie Britain

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