Sherlock Holmes | 1922 | Mystery Drama

Title: Sherlock Holmes | 1922 | Mystery Drama Director: Albert Parker Studio: Goldwyn Pictures Corporation Starring: John Barrymore, Roland Young, Carol Dempster, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Louis Wolheim, Reginald Denny, William H. Powell, Hedda Hopper Based on: Play *Sherlock Holmes* by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle Release Date: 1922 Runtime: Approximately 85 minutes Format: Silent black and white with English intertitles Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Mystery Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Holmes at Cambridge and early intrigue 00:15:00 Prince Alexis accused of theft 00:30:00 Holmes investigates and meets Alice 00:45:00 Moriarty’s machinations unfold 01:00:00 Letter blackmail plot 01:15:00 Holmes confronts Moriarty and rescue --- Summary: Sherlock Holmes is a 1922 American silent mystery drama featuring John Barrymore in the title role as the famed detective. The narrative follows Holmes from his early days at Cambridge through a complex case involving a falsely accused prince, blackmail, and the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty. As Holmes applies his legendary deductive skills, he navigates international intrigue, emotional entanglements, and a web of crime, ultimately confronting Moriarty to resolve the layered mystery. --- Background: Directed by Albert Parker and produced by Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, the film was adapted from the successful 1899 stage play *Sherlock Holmes* by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle. The production marked a significant moment in early screen adaptations of Conan Doyle’s work and featured the screen debuts of both Roland Young and William H. Powell. The film was lost for decades before being rediscovered and reconstructed with surviving elements by archival preservation efforts. --- Trivia: The 1922 film was released in the United Kingdom under the alternative title *Moriarty*. The movie features the early film appearance of William H. Powell, credited as William H. Powell. Roland Young, who played Dr. John Watson, also made his screen debut in this production. The film was considered lost for many years until reconstruction efforts by the George Eastman House restored a significant portion of the surviving footage. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: 1922 Original Studio / Distributor: Goldwyn Pictures Corporation Copyright Status: Public Domain Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #SherlockHolmes1922 #JohnBarrymore #SilentFilm #MysteryDrama #GoldwynPictures #ClassicCinema #PublicDomain