Movies:
Sherlock Holmes
- Rating:
- Genre: Mystery
- Movie Type: Whodunit, Detective Film
- Themes: Star Detectives
- Director: Albert Parker
- Main Cast: John Barrymore, Roland Young, Carol Dempster, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Louis Wolheim
- Release Year: 1922
- Run Time: 9rl minutes
Plot
John Barrymore's impressive performance in this picture is a testament to the strength of his talent, because it had a lot to overcome -- according to director Albert Parker, the famed thespian was on a bender for much of the shoot. This version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories (adapted from the play by William Gillette) was shot on location in London and Switzerland; when the crew headed back to the States to complete shooting, Parker pleaded with Barrymore to quit drinking. Surprisingly, Barrymore obliged, and was sober for the rest of production. The storyline follows the play pretty closely, including Holmes' early days, in which he decided to study criminology after college graduation. Along with his faithful assistant, Dr. Watson (Roland Young), Holmes comes face to face with arch criminal Professor Moriarty (Gustav von Seyffertitz). Moriarty is causing trouble for Prince Alexis (Reginald Denny), and Holmes craftily outwits the villain. This excellent picture had only a few faults -- one was its lengthy subtitles. The other noticeable gaffe was casting Carol Dempster (who was borrowed from D.W. Griffith) to play the romantic interest, Alice Faulkner -- her performance is only passable. A young William Powell has a small supporting role. ~ Janiss Garza, All Movie GuideCast
- John Barrymore - Sherlock Holmes
- Roland Young - Dr. Watson
- Carol Dempster - Alice Faulkner
- Gustav von Seyffertitz - Prof. Moriarty
- Louis Wolheim - Craigin
Percy Knight - Sid Jones; William Powell - Forman Wells; Hedda Hopper - Madge Larrabee; Peggy Bayfield - Rose Faulkner; Margaret Kemp - Therese; Anders Randolf - James Larrabee; Robert Schable - Alf Bassick; Reginald Denny - Prince Alexis; David Torrence - Count von Stalburg; Robert Fisher - Otto; Lumsden Hare - Dr. Leighton; Jerry Devine - Billy; John Willard - Inspector Gregson; Carlyle Blackwell, Sr.
