The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes
It may not come as a surprise to you that Sherlock Holmes is the most filmed fictional character in the history of cinema. His universal appeal has been embraced globally and the great detective has been continuously revisited and adapted over the years. You only have to look at the BBC show Sherlock, to see how the character has been seamlessly re-imagined for a new generation. It is this versatile quality that is perhaps Holmes’ greatest strength. We are all familiar with the logical thinking and prodigious intellect of the sleuth, yet the enigma surrounding his personal life and formative years provides endless scope for exploration. It has proven to be fertile ground for film makers over the last century.
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