A young Sherlock Holmes seeks to bring down the criminal mastermind Moriarty as he solves a crime involving a blackmailed prince..

The 1922 silent film Sherlock Holmes is a masterful adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved character, brought to life by the inimitable John Barrymore. With his chiseled features and piercing gaze, Barrymore embodies the role of the iconic detective, infusing the character with a sense of depth and nuance that ...


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"The 1922 silent film Sherlock Holmes is a masterful adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved character, brought to life by the inimitable John Barrymore. With his chiseled features and piercing gaze, Barrymore embodies the role of the iconic detective, infusing the character with a sense of depth and nuance that is nothing short of remarkable. As the story unfolds, Holmes finds himself embroiled in a complex and intriguing case involving a blackmailed prince, whose very reputation and live..."

David Torrence
Earle Browne, Arthur Conan Doyle, Marion Fairfax, William Gillette
United States
Mystery, Drama

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