The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Seen it?1921 | Mystery, Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Sherlock: The Abominable Bride or Sherlock Holmes, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1921: an older pace and style.
Early silent Sherlock Holmes adventure
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maurice Elvey
- Eille NorwoodSherlock Holmes
- Hubert WillisDr. John Watson