How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective

How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective

2014 · Documentary

The evolution of Holmes on screen, from silent movies to new TV versions, with contributions from Sherlock's past and present.

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