Sherlock Holmes dons several disguises to find information, after a retired captain, repenting of having worked with arch criminal Moriarty, is killed..
Is this worth watching today? Only if you have a soft spot for the crackle of early sound films and don't mind a lead actor who moves like he's wearing a corset three sizes too small. Fans of the modern, fast-talking Sherlock will probably find this painfully slow. But if you like seeing how movies used to struggle wi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Basil Dean
Charles Raymond
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"Is this worth watching today? Only if you have a soft spot for the crackle of early sound films and don't mind a lead actor who moves like he's wearing a corset three sizes too small. Fans of the modern, fast-talking Sherlock will probably find this painfully slow. But if you like seeing how movies used to struggle with microphones, it’s a goldmine. 🎬 Clive Brook plays Holmes. He doesn't really 'act' so much as he 'poses' with a pipe while looking very serious. He's got this incredibly stiff..."
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