Sherlock Holmes: A Noted Drama
Sherlock Holmes: A Noted Drama is an article published in The Eastbourne Gazette on 22 may 1912.
Sherlock Holmes: A Noted Drama
Of all Conan Doyle's creations the best known is the detective Sherlock Holmes, whose marvellous deductions from apparently the simplest clues have made his name almost a household word.
The play, which takes for its title the name of the great detective, is being performed this week at the Pier Pavilion, where its reception is genuinely hearty.
It is unnecessary to outline the plot or to show how the machinations of that Napoleon of crime (Professor Moriarty) are defeated. The various situations are well worked up to by the able company engaged by Mr. H. Hamilton Stewart, who fills the title rôle. Mr. Stewart has made the part his own, and it is one in which he is as well known and appreciated as was the original creator and author, Mr. William Gillette.
All the other parts are in capable hands, especially that of the Professor, who is represented with marked ability by Mr. John Richter. Other artistes of outstanding merit are Miss A. Bruce-Joy as Alice Faulkner, Miss Evelyn Carlton and Mr. Arnold Raper as the Larabees, and Master Thomas Hill as Billy.
The play will be shewn every evening this week with matinées to day (Wednesday) and Saturday.
