Sherlock Holmes -- America's Foremost Actor Now Appears in the Most Famous Fiction Role of all Time -- October 22, 2022

Moving Picture World, 07-October-1922

I like the lettering and colors on this magazine cover ad for the Goldwyn Company's Sherlock Holmes, starring John Barrymore.

Motion Picture News, 28-October-1922

I like this profile view of Barrymore as Holmes. It reminds me of Sidney Paget's drawing for Holmes stories in The Strand Magazine. 

Motion Picture News, 21-October-1922

"Every Exhibitor Who Has Seen This Picture is Strong for It!"

Motion Picture News, 14-October-1922

The Goldwyn company was determined to block other movies that might be advertised as Sherlock Holmes or Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. "A motion for temporary injunction has been filed in the Supreme Court by William Gillette, Charles Frohman, Inc. (Frohman himself had died on the Titanic in 1912.), and Aleet Enterprises, Inc., restraining the Stoll Film Co., Ltd., and the Education (Educational? JT) Film Exchanges, Inc., from using the title "Sherlock Holmes" or "Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" in connection with any motion picture."

Motion Picture News, 14-October-1922

Motion Picture News, 14-October-1922

"The Priory School" and "The Solitary Cyclist" were two episodes in the series of short Holmes films produced by Stoll and starring Eille Norwood. Educational released this series as The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Motion Picture News, 07-October-1922

After the first season of popular shorts, Stoll produced The Hound of the Baskervilles as a feature. I like the picture of the Hound.

Motion Picture News, 21-October-1922

"Because all the world read the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories...?

Albuquerque Evening Herald, 07-October-1922

I haven't mentioned the many funny movies inspired by Sherlock Holmes and his name. Bert Lytell played other detectives including Michael Lanyard in The Lone Wolf and Boston Blackie.

Held By The Enemy -- October 11, 2020

 

Motion Picture News, 09-October-1920

William Gillette is best remembered for writing and starring in the first successful play about Sherlock Holmes. Gillette was born in Hartford, Connecticut on 24-July-1853. He became an actor when he was 20. By 1881, he was an actor, director and playwright. Gillette stressed realism in sets, lighting and sound effects and naturalism in acting. All this was a great change from the melodramatic standards in American theater. Gillette worked closely with producer Charles Frohman. Gillette's Civil War play Held by the Enemy was a great success in the United States and Great Britain. Paramount produced an adaption in 1920, which is presumed to be lost. 

Library of Congress (POS - TH - 1898 .H44, no. 2 (C size) <P&P> [P&P])

News of the Week June 19, 1915 -- June 19, 2015

The 19-June-1915 Motography featured "News of the Week as Shown in Films," with items from current newsreels.

"Thousands of mourners pay loving tribute to the memory of Charles Frohman.  Copyright 1915 by Universal Animated Weekly."  Theatrical producer Charles Frohman died in the sinking of the Lusitania. 

"African Chausseurs show their proficiency in welding (sic - wielding? - JT) their lances, at Seulis, France.  Copyright 1915 by Pathe News."   The Chasseurs d'Afrique were a light cavalry regiment in the French Army. 

"Members of Chinese Commercial Commission arrive in New York.  Copyright 1915 Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  The commission travelled across the country from San Francisco. 

"Coney Island, N. Y., again becomes the mecca of summer pleasure-seekers.   Copyright 1915 by Universal Animated Weekly."  I wonder if that is Luna Park. 

"Two of the deadly bombs dropped on Bury St. Edmunds, England from Zeppelins.  Copyright 1915 by Pathe News."   I guess that is a British policeman holding two duds. 

"Braves  hoist the championship pennant over the home grounds.  Copyright 1915 Hearst-Selig News Pictorial."  The Miracle Braves won the 1914 World Series after being in last place on July 4.  They defeated the Philadelphia Athletics in the World Series.