Sherlock Holmes (1922)
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(42 ratings)
John Barrymore's impressive performance in this picture is a testament to the strength of his talent, because it had a lot to overcome -- according to director Albert Parker, the famed thespian was on a bender for much of the shoot. This version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories (adapted… More John Barrymore's impressive performance in this picture is a testament to the strength of his talent, because it had a lot to overcome -- according to director Albert Parker, the famed thespian was on a bender for much of the shoot. This version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories (adapted from the play by William Gillette) was shot on location in London and Switzerland; when the crew headed back to the States to complete shooting, Parker pleaded with Barrymore to quit drinking. Surprisingly, Barrymore obliged, and was sober for the rest of production. The storyline follows the play pretty closely, including Holmes' early days, in which he decided to study criminology after college graduation. Along with his faithful assistant, Dr. Watson (Roland Young), Holmes comes face to face with arch criminal Professor Moriarty (Gustav von Seyffertitz). Moriarty is causing trouble for Prince Alexis (Reginald Denny), and Holmes craftily outwits the villain. This excellent picture had only a few faults -- one was its lengthy subtitles. The other noticeable gaffe was casting Carol Dempster (who was borrowed from D.W. Griffith) to play the romantic interest, Alice Faulkner -- her performance is only passable. A young William Powell has a small supporting role. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi
- Directed By
- Albert Parker
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1922 Wide
- On DVD
- Jul 7, 2009
Critic Reviews
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Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online
While Barrymore has the profile and the intent, intelligent focus we recognize, this is a Holmes mystery without the deerstalker cap, the Meerschaum pipe or the faithful Watson at his side.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Certain to disappoint any real Holmes fans out there.
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Cast
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John Barrymore
as Sherlock Holmes
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Roland Young
as Dr. Watson
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Carol Dempster
as Alice Faulkner
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Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Prof. Moriarty
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Louis Wolheim
as Craigin
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Percy Knight
as Sid Jones
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William Powell
as Forman Wells
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Hedda Hopper
as Madge Larrabee
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Peggy Bayfield
as Rose Faulkner
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Margaret Kemp
as Therese
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Anders Randolf
as James Larrabee
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Robert Schable
as Alf Bassick
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Reginald Denny
as Prince Alexis
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David Torrence
as Count von Stalburg
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Robert Fisher
as Otto
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Lumsden Hare
as Dr. Leighton
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Jerry Devine
as Billy
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John Willard
as Inspector Gregson
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