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The Dying Detective (1921) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1921 · 28 mins
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- Directed by
- Maurice Elvey
- Starring
- Hubert Willis, Cecil Humphreys, Mme. d'Esterre, Eille Norwood, Joseph R. Tozer
Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Eille Norwood, discovers that a man has murdered a former partner, but lacks proof until he locates a dying detective who possesses the crucial truth. Norwood, who played Holmes in more than thirty films, brings an intelligent‑looking presence to the role.
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