Sherlock Holmes in Act IV from stage adaptation of 'Sherlock Holmes' adapted from storied by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle by William Gillette who also played the title role. The play opened at the Garrick Theatre in 1899 and was highly successful, a silent movie based on it was released in 1916 and Gillette made over 1300 performances in the US and Great Britain. See description for more information.
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2422 x 5669 px | 20.5 x 48 cm | 8.1 x 18.9 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
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William Gillette (1853-1937) played Sherlock Holmes in a highly successful and popular stage production (1300 performances between 1899-1932) which he himself adapted. He went on to play the role in a 1916 silent film based on the play. Gillette introduced the curved or bent briar pipe and used a magnifying-glass, a violin, and a syringe and formulated the complete phrase: "Oh, this is elementary, my dear fellow". Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle became lifelong friends. Photograph from 1900 souvenir album relating to the initial production at the Garrick Theatre, New York in 1899. Credit: Private Collection / AF Fotografie