Tuesday, February 1, 2011

William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes

William Gillette played Sherlock Holmes for more than 35 years at the beginning of the twentienth century to great acclaim, but no video of his performance remains. This is the sole remaining audio clip of Gillette playing Holmes matched up to photographs from his production.

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First Sherlock Holmes Film

First Sherlock Holmes film ever made. Filmed in 1900