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Three Classic Sherlock Holmes Silent Films Restored

12/10/2025

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The British Film Institute has restored three Sherlock Holmes silent films by Stoll Pictures.
A Scandal in Bohemia shows Holmes disguising to retrieve a photograph for the King of Bohemia, outsmarted by Irene Adler.
The Golden Pince-Nez centers on a murder mystery linked to a pair of spectacles.
The Final Problem depicts Holmes's confrontation with Moriarty, filmed on real London locations, with Doyle's approval and potential influence on later stories.

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Story summary

The British Film Institute has restored three Sherlock Holmes silent films by Stoll Pictures.
A Scandal in Bohemia shows Holmes disguising to retrieve a photograph for the King of Bohemia, outsmarted by Irene Adler.
The Golden Pince-Nez centers on a murder mystery linked to a pair of spectacles.
The Final Problem depicts Holmes's confrontation with Moriarty, filmed on real London locations, with Doyle's approval and potential influence on later stories.