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How did Jack the Ripper help the popularity of Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes was introduced in A Study in Scarlet (1887), followed by The Sign of Four in 1890, but didn't really take hold of the public's imagination until Strand magazine, newly founded in 1891, published a series of short stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." From that point on the public couldn't get enough of Holmes and his always reliable confidant, John H. Watson, a retired military doctor. During the 71 days in 1888 that Jack the Ripper killed 5 prostitutes in Whitechapel, the police did not have the detective skills that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote about in his Sherlock Holmes stories. This made Sherlock Holmes the hero in those days.


Did Robert Downey jr play Jack the Ripper in a movie?

No, Robert Downey Jr. did not play Jack the Ripper in a movie. However, he portrayed Sherlock Holmes in the film "Sherlock Holmes" (2009) and its sequel, where the character of Jack the Ripper appears as part of the storyline. The role of Jack the Ripper has been played by other actors in various adaptations, but not by Downey.


The characters that play in the story of Five Orange Pips?

Sherlock Holmes Dr Watson Mrs Watson Sherlock Holmes' unnamed landlady Sherlock Holmes' unnamed maid John Openshaw Elias Openshaw, John Openshaw's uncle Joseph Openshaw, John Openshaw's father Mary, Elias Openshaw's maid Mr Fordham, Elias Openshaw's lawyer Major Freebody, Joseph Openshaw's friend Captain James Calhoun and 2 unnamed accomplices Hudson, KKK leader McCauley, Paramore, and John Swain, supposed KKK targets Constable Cook unnamed inspector unnamed stevedore (dockworker) Major Prendergast, former client of Holmes Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), French scientist with whom Holmes compared his own abilities


What is a summary of the playscript 'The Valley of Fear' by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and adapted by Adrian Flynn?

"The Valley of Fear" is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Arthur Conan Doyle. It was adapted later by Adrian Flynn as a stage production for the Oxford Playscripts series. In the play, Holmes warns Douglas to flee England but after he was acquitted he was blown overboard from a ship.


Did Sherlock Holmes have a dog?

{| |- | Sherlock Holmes becomes good friends with Dr. John Watson. They were introduced by a mutual friend and shared a flat together. Watson chronicled Holmes' adventures, many that he participated in. |}

Related Questions

How many years did Jeremy Brett play as Sherlock Holmes?

Jeremy Brett has played Sherlock Holmes in a number of movies. He played in a TV series as Sherlock Holmes from 1984 to 1994 and in a theatrical stage performance from 1988 to 1989.


How many Sherlock Holmes novels did Basil Rathbone play?

Basil Rathbone did play Sherlock Holmes in the television series "Suspense". I could find no record of a television series titled "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". Below are his theatrical Holmes films: "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1939) "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (1939) "Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror" (1942) "Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon" (1943) "Sherlock Holmes in Washington" (1943) "Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" (1943) "The Spider Woman" (1944) "The Scarlet Claw" (1944) "The Pearl of Death" (1944) "The House of Fear" (1945) "The Woman in Green" (1945) "Pursuit to Algiers" (1945) "Terror by Night" (1946) "Dressed to Kill" (1946)


What part did Sherlock Holmes brother play in his books?

Mycroft Holmes, play the part of giving jobs and information. Mycroft worked for the government and also had a huge amount of references that Sherlock Holmes used.


Sherlock Holmes movies with basil rathbone in musgrove manor?

Basil Rathbone did play Sherlock Holmes in the movie "Sherlock Holmes Faces Death" which is about the Musgrave Manor. This intriguing mystery is based upon Sir Author Conan Doyle's "The Musgrave Ritual".


Is there anyway to find out if the play Frank Langella was in where he portrayed Sherlock Holmes and was seen on HBO can be found on video or DVD?

Frank Langella played Sherlock Holmes in a 1981 episode of "Standing Room Only".


What song did Basil Rathbone play on the violin in the Sherlock Holmes movies?

Yes he did. In almost all of them. The one's that come to mind are: "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" "The Hound of the Baskervilles" "The Woman in Green"


Does Benedict Cumberbatch play violin?

He did not know how to play the violin before being cast as Sherlock Holmes, but a violin coach was hired to teach him how to play the instrument.


Did Sherlock Holmes play the saxophone?

No, Sherlock Holmes played the violin, quite well from Dr. Watson's accounts. Well, except for the times while, deep in thought, he'd rest the violin in his lap and scrape the bow across the strings while he considered.


What was the name of the play Mr Nimoy did in Chicago in the late 70 or early 80 he played Sherlock Holmes but do not remember the name of the play or how to find a script for it?

The play was called 'Sherlock Holmes,' which was written by William Gillette (with co-author credit to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle). Gillette played the title role in the original performance of the play in 1899. Please check the links below.


How did Jack the Ripper help the popularity of Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes was introduced in A Study in Scarlet (1887), followed by The Sign of Four in 1890, but didn't really take hold of the public's imagination until Strand magazine, newly founded in 1891, published a series of short stories called "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." From that point on the public couldn't get enough of Holmes and his always reliable confidant, John H. Watson, a retired military doctor. During the 71 days in 1888 that Jack the Ripper killed 5 prostitutes in Whitechapel, the police did not have the detective skills that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote about in his Sherlock Holmes stories. This made Sherlock Holmes the hero in those days.


What is the plot for Sherlock Holmes 2?

Obviously, it has to do with what was left from the first movie. Mostly, it means Professor James Moriarty will have a bigger part to play.


Can you play Sherlock Holmes The Mystery of the Mummy on an iMac?

Only if you have a Mac version of this game or you have the Windows version and you have Windows installed on your Intel iMac.