Sherlock Brown
Synopsis
The secret formula for the world's most powerful explosive has been stolen from the U.S. government. William Brown, a clerk who aspires to be a detective, has just received his badge from some anonymous Midwestern agency, and manages to get himself embroiled in the intrigue.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Lenore J. Coffee, Bayard Veiller, Frances Marion
- Original Title
- Sherlock Brown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Metro Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Lenore J. Coffee, Bayard Veiller, Frances Marion
Arthur Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Martinelli
Director of Photography
Frances Marion
Writer
Frank Lloyd
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherlock Brown
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What is Sherlock Brown about?
The secret formula for the world's most powerful explosive has been stolen from the U.S. government. William Brown, a clerk who aspires to be a detective, has just received his badge from some anonymous Midwestern agency, and manages to get himself embroiled in the intrigue.
Who directed Sherlock Brown?
Sherlock Brown was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in Sherlock Brown?
The principal cast of Sherlock Brown includes Bert Lytell, Ora Carew, Sylvia Breamer, DeWitt Jennings, Theodore von Eltz.
When was Sherlock Brown released and how long is it?
Sherlock Brown was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sherlock Brown?
Sherlock Brown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).