This short film is one of the first to feature the mighty Sherlock. No Rathbone or Brett to compare. As such, I found Mr. Norwood very believable, displaying a naturalistic acting style that works quite well on the screen. Of course all these actors were stage actors, effective in the histrionic techniques of the day; and the film is made as a series of tableaux, also very common in that day.
But what is so fascinating is that the people that went to see this movie had followed Sherlock's development all along. Very likely, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle saw this film! It's just what people saw in those days.
A LOT of fun.
But what is so fascinating is that the people that went to see this movie had followed Sherlock's development all along. Very likely, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle saw this film! It's just what people saw in those days.
A LOT of fun.