The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

1921 · ★ 8.0 · Mystery, Crime, Drama

Early silent Sherlock Holmes adventure

Directed by Maurice Elvey · Written by Arthur Conan Doyle

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