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JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
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Great news for all of us who've wanted to see Gillette as Holmes.

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/lost-sherlock-holmes-film-discovered-william-gillette-1201318659/

 

yaboofive

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Jan 28, 2010
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I was exited to hear about the Gillette film as well, it is almost tempting to attempt a trip to the film festival in may.

 

JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
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I'll probably have to wait until it's on DVD. I can't imagine any fan of Sherlock Holmes who'd miss this one. It's such an incredible find.

 

huntertrw

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Jul 23, 2014
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Here's Mr. Gillette appropriately dressed for the role:
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And, of course, with his pipe!:
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JimInks

Sultan of Smoke
Aug 31, 2012
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The only known recording of Gillette as Holmes from 1936, one year before his death.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38HgyxMThOw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfHaVFKSYGE

 
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