The Dying Detective
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes (Eille Norwood) knows that a man has killed a former partner but he can't prove it unless he finds a dying detective who knows what really happened. Norwood would play Holmes in over thirty films and he's quite good in the role bring an intelligent looking character.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- William J. Elliott, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Title
- The Dying Detective
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Stoll Picture Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
William J. Elliott, Arthur Conan Doyle
Germain Burger
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
William J. Elliott
Writer
Germain Burger
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dying Detective
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What is The Dying Detective about?
Sherlock Holmes (Eille Norwood) knows that a man has killed a former partner but he can't prove it unless he finds a dying detective who knows what really happened. Norwood would play Holmes in over thirty films and he's quite good in the role bring an intelligent looking character.
Who directed The Dying Detective?
The Dying Detective was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in The Dying Detective?
The principal cast of The Dying Detective includes Eille Norwood, Hubert Willis, Cecil Humphreys, Joseph R. Tozer, Mme. d'Esterre.
When was The Dying Detective released and how long is it?
The Dying Detective was released in 1921 with a total runtime of Unknown.