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Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette: every movie adaptation
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Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette has been adapted into 3 movies: Sherlock Holmes (1916), Sherlock Holmes (1922), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939).
About Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a book by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette. The first screen adaptation was Sherlock Holmes in 1916; the most recent released one is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939).
Four-act play written by William Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Every adaptation of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Movie · 1916 · United States · directed by Arthur Berthelet
1916 film by Arthur Berthelet.
Sherlock Holmes
Movie · 1922 · United States · directed by Albert Parker
1922 film by Albert Parker.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Movie · 1939 · United States · directed by Alfred L. Werker
1939 film by Alfred L. Werker.
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Common questions
Has Sherlock Holmes been made into a movie?
Yes. Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette has been adapted into 3 movies: Sherlock Holmes (1916), Sherlock Holmes (1922), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939).
Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was written by Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette.
How many adaptations of Sherlock Holmes are there?
We list 3 screen adaptations: 3 movies.
Is a new Sherlock Holmes adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939).
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