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Sherlock Holmes poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.3 / 100
1922·Drama / Mystery·1h 25m

SHERLOCK HOLMES

Sherlock Holmes is a master at solving the most impenetrable mysteries, but he has his work cut out for him on his latest case. As the famed detective investigates an alleged theft, he’s brought face to face with his most devious adversary yet — Professor Moriarty.

Above the Line
Albert Parker·DirectorEarle Browne·WriterMarion Fairfax·WriterJ. Roy Hunt·Director of PhotographyBen Model·Music
Cast
John Barrymore·Sherlock HolmesRoland Young·Dr. WatsonCarol Dempster·Alice FaulknerGustav von Seyffertitz·Professor MoriartyLouis Wolheim·CraiginPercy Knight·Sid JonesWilliam Powell·Forman WellsHedda Hopper·Madge LarrabeeReginald Denny·Prince AlexisPeggy Bayfield·Rose Faulkner
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Albert Parker·Director
Writing· 3
Arthur Conan Doyle·StoryEarle Browne·WriterMarion Fairfax·Writer
Camera· 1
J. Roy Hunt·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Ben Model·Music
Art & Design· 1
Charles L. Cadwallader·Art Direction
Production· 2
F.J. Godsol·ProducerSamuel Goldwyn·Executive Producer
By the Numbers
57.3
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
78%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Sherlock Holmes's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#1A1A1A
#FFFFFF
#8C8C8C
Mood
Classic, Mysterious, Formal
Composition
Centered
Era
19th Century
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man wearing a black top hat, a black suit jacket, a white shirt, a black bow tie, and black gloves is depicted from the chest up, angled slightly to his right”

mystery
Key Elements
Top HatSuit JacketBow TieGlovesCane
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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