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William Hooker Gillette wrote (with co-author credit given to Arthur Conan Doyle) and performed the lead role in the play Sherlock Holmes, which made its debut at the Garrick Theater on November 6, 1899. The play was last produced on Broadway in New York City beginning on November 25, 1929, for 45 performances with Gillette in the title role.

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