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The first documented occurrence is in P. G. Wodehouse's comic novel Psmith, Journalist (1915) which was first published in serial format in 'The Captain' magazine in 1909-10.
Well, Holmes never actually said that to Watson in any of Conan Doyle's books, although he came pretty close sometimes.
"Excellent!" I cried.
"Elementary." (Holmes)
Although it cannot be exactly certain where the phrase originated from, or when, some people tend to believe it was first heard by the public in the 1929 film Return of Sherlock Holmes, where (in the final scene) Holmes (played by Clive Brook) popped out the famous line, "Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary."
However, the phrase's popularity is most likely tied to "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" tv series; 14 Holmes films produced in 1942 to 1946, starring Basil Rathbone as Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Watson. The phrase was used in almost every one of the fourteen films. It was probably then that the phrase got its fame.
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How many times is the phrase 'Elementary my dear Watson' quoted in Sherlock Holmes?
Never, it does not appear anywhere in the stories.
Did Sherlock Holmes ever say- elementary my dear Watson?
Sherlock HolmesThis is a common misconception, actually. Not once did Sherlock say these words.In the story The Crooked Man, Holmes says: "Elementary," and he often addresses Dr. Watson as, "My dear Watson." Personally, I believe that this quote probably came from one of the early plays or episodes of Sherlock Holmes, and so now everyone naturally associates it with him. (Just a theory, though.)
What did Sherlock Holmes always say?
He never said "Elementary, my dear Watson," although he simply said "Elementary" a couple times.
In what stories did Sherlock Holmes say 'My dear Watson'?
By my count, Sherlock Holmes said that phrase 88 times in 35 of the 60 stories, and he wrote it as a salutation for a letter three more times. The list of stories would indeed be a long one. By the way, Holmes only said the word 'elementary' six times, and he wrote it twice though he never said: "Elementary, my dear Watson."
What popular quote that many people ascribe to Sherlock Holmes even though he never actually said it in Doyle's stories?
"Elementary my dear Watson"
How many times is the phrase 'Elementary my dear Watson' quoted in Sherlock Holmes?
Never, it does not appear anywhere in the stories.
What is the Abbreviation for elementary?
Well my dear Watson, Elem. would be an acceptable abbreviation for Elementary.
Did Sherlock Holmes ever say- elementary my dear Watson?
Sherlock HolmesThis is a common misconception, actually. Not once did Sherlock say these words.In the story The Crooked Man, Holmes says: "Elementary," and he often addresses Dr. Watson as, "My dear Watson." Personally, I believe that this quote probably came from one of the early plays or episodes of Sherlock Holmes, and so now everyone naturally associates it with him. (Just a theory, though.)
What are the release dates for Elementary My Dear Watson The Man Behind Sherlock Holmes - 2009?
Elementary My Dear Watson The Man Behind Sherlock Holmes - 2009 was released on: USA: 24 November 2009
What did Sherlock Holmes always say?
He never said "Elementary, my dear Watson," although he simply said "Elementary" a couple times.
What is Sherlock Holmes most memorable moment?
saying "elementary, my dear watson"
How do you made the colour green?
Blue + yellow = green. Elementary, my dear Watson.
What were the first words into the telephone were they 'It's elementary my dear Watson'?
"Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you."
Why do detectives in the fiction have companion?
Elementary, my dear Watson. Otherwise, they'd be talking to themselves!
Can you anwser this question?
In the words of Sherlock Holmes, "Elementary, my dear Watson." So yes.
What is the answer to why you have day and night?
It is day when the sun is on our side of the earth. When it isn't, It is night. Elementary my dear Watson.
In what stories did Sherlock Holmes say 'My dear Watson'?
By my count, Sherlock Holmes said that phrase 88 times in 35 of the 60 stories, and he wrote it as a salutation for a letter three more times. The list of stories would indeed be a long one. By the way, Holmes only said the word 'elementary' six times, and he wrote it twice though he never said: "Elementary, my dear Watson."
