The Dying Detective

Year: 1921

Runtime: 28 mins

Director: Maurice Elvey

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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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