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Sherlock Brown

Name: Sherlock Brown
Director: Bayard Veiller
Released: 1922
Rating: 2.7
Cast: George Kuwa, Sylvia Breamer, Ora Carew, DeWitt Jennings, Hardee Kirkland

1922Bayard VeillerIMDb: 2.7/10

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Bayard Veiller

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Sylvia Breamer

George Barnum

Wilton Taylor

DeWitt Jennings

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Sherlock Brown Movie Review - A Cinematic Puzzle of Love and Espionage

The cinematic tapestry of Sherlock Brown is woven with threads of intrigue, suspense, and romance, presenting a narrative that is as engaging as it is unpredictable. At the heart of this tale is William Brown, an individual with an unyielding passion for detective work, who, upon receiving a tin badge from an agency fo...

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The movie Sherlock Brown was directed by Bayard Veiller.

Sherlock Brown was released in the year 1922.

Sherlock Brown has an IMDb rating of 2.7 out of 10.

Sherlock Brown is a movie from United States.

Sherlock Brown is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Crime in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Sherlock Brown features Sylvia Breamer, George Barnum, Wilton Taylor, DeWitt Jennings.

The screenplay for Sherlock Brown was written by Lenore J. Coffee, Bayard Veiller.

If you enjoy Sherlock Brown, you might also like The Key to Power (1920), A Sister to Salome (1920), Striking Models (1920), A Fitting Gift (1920).

Yes, Sherlock Brown (1922) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy and Drama qualities.

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In the realm of cinematic intrigue, Sherlock Brown emerges as a fascinating tale of amateur detective work, high-stakes espionage, and romantic entanglements. The narrative unfolds with William Brown, an aspiring detective, receiving a tin badge from an agency, which sets him on a path to aid Lieutenant Musgrave in retrieving a stolen secret government formula for explosives. As Brown delves deeper into the mystery, he crosses paths with Barbara, Musgrave's sister, and together they navigate a complex web of conspirators, narrow escapes, and cryptic clues, including a pivotal book on flying that inadvertently leads Brown to the hidden formula. With its blend of action, suspense, and romance, Sherlock Brown captivates audiences with its unpredictable twists and turns, culminating in Brown's triumphant recovery of the formula and his winning of Barbara's heart.

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William Brown, who wants to become a detective, writes to an agency and receives for $5 a tin badge. At the same time, a secret government formula for explosives is stolen from Lieutenant Musgrave, to whom Brown promises his aid. Meanwhile, Musgrave is hospitalized in delirium and utters the name "Wallace" to his sister, Barbara, who discovers that Wallace has hidden the formula in a flowerpot and follows him to his apartment. There, during a struggle, a book on flying alerts Brown. He accidentally discovers the secret formula, and Barbara escapes with the paper but is sidetracked on her way to a government agent. Following numerous complications and a long chase, Sherlock Brown succeeds in tracking down the conspirators, regaining the formula, and winning the heart of Barbara.

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"The cinematic tapestry of Sherlock Brown is woven with threads of intrigue, suspense, and romance, presenting a narrative that is as engaging as it is unpredictable. At the heart of this tale is William Brown, an individual with an unyielding passion for detective work, who, upon receiving a tin badge from an agency for a mere $5, finds himself entangled in a high-stakes game of espionage involving a stolen secret government formula for explosives.The plot thickens as Brown becomes embroiled in ..."

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