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This section houses a selection of essays written by Holmes scholars and expert enthusiasts alike. From the history of female or black Holmes actors, to a closer examination on the influence of Holmes scientific methods - you are sure to find something for every type of Sherlock Holmes fan.
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Taking a look at the extensive history of Spanish Sherlock Holmes productions throughout the years.
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Zasada Sherlocka Holmesa - Polish Power
By Howard Ostrom An indepth study of the history of Sherlock Holmes in film and radio in Poland. |
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Two Bengali Transformations of Sherlock Holmes
By Prodosh Bhattacharya An indepth study on two early Indian films based on The Hound of The Baskerville "Jighansa(1951) & "Bees Saal Baad" (1962.) |
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Under The Clock, Sherlock
By Howard Ostrom and Ray Wilcockson An in depth study on the influence of Sherlock Holmes in the music industry. Far bigger than one would think! |
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An in depth analysis on why the 2013 Russian Sherlock Holmes series was not the critical or commercial success it could have been.
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In Search of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
By Howard Ostrom A Chronological Reference List of Biographies and Quasi-Biographies about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. |
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Beam Me Up Sherlock
By Howard Ostrom "Beam Me Up Sherlock" takes a look at the performers who were part of both the Star Trek and Sherlock Holmes media franchises |
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William Gillette's Little Buddies
By Howard Ostrom William Gillette performed as Holmes at least 1300 times on stage, but just how many Watson's did he go through during this extensive feat? And who where they? |
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Moriarty: The Invisible Man
By Howard Ostrom Many Sherlockians have described Moriarty and Holmes based on these words as the light and dark sides of the same coin, or the yin and yang. In this essay we examine just what exactly is know about Moriarty, and how like Holmes is he really? |
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The Comedic World Of Sherlock Holmes
By Howard Ostrom This essay concentrates on the many of the comedians who have lampooned Sherlock Holmes since shortly after he first graced the pages of “Beeton’s Christmas Annual” in 1887. It also includes parody, burlesque, satire, and caricature mentions of him also. |
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Sheercheek Holmes
By Howard Ostrom and Ray Wilcockson An exploration of the history of the imaginative license that has been taken with the Great Detective's name by human performers on stage and screen |
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Animaltary, My Dear Watson
By Howard Ostrom Sherlock Holmes has been played by many many people, but why stop there? Well, they didn't. Through history he has been portrayed in literature and film as a variety of animals; this essay examines the history of the topic. |
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Who's On First? It's Not So Elementary
By Howard Ostrom "Who's on First, It's Not So Elementary" - takes a look at the first Sherlock Holmes performers in over 60 countries.
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From Watson With Love
By Howard Ostrom
Did you know that in Russia, Sherlock Holmes is a favorite literary
character for children and adults alike. This is largely thanks to the reruns of a television series starring Visaly Livanov as Sherlock Holmes and Vitaly Solomin as Dr. Watson, but they are far from the only Russian incarnation of the Detective and Doctor duo. This essay examines the full history of Watson and Holmes actors of the former Soviet state.
By Howard Ostrom
Did you know that in Russia, Sherlock Holmes is a favorite literary
character for children and adults alike. This is largely thanks to the reruns of a television series starring Visaly Livanov as Sherlock Holmes and Vitaly Solomin as Dr. Watson, but they are far from the only Russian incarnation of the Detective and Doctor duo. This essay examines the full history of Watson and Holmes actors of the former Soviet state.
Silent Doyle
By Howard Ostrom
In Howard Ostroms previous essay series "Silent Sherlock" he uncovered an outstanding 115 Sherlock Holmes films from the silent era, But as we know, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a great deal more stories than just Sherlock Holmes, many of which actually also saw the silent silver screen treatment - this essay examines just what of Doyles works did indeed attract the attention of the film studios of by gone days .
By Howard Ostrom
In Howard Ostroms previous essay series "Silent Sherlock" he uncovered an outstanding 115 Sherlock Holmes films from the silent era, But as we know, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a great deal more stories than just Sherlock Holmes, many of which actually also saw the silent silver screen treatment - this essay examines just what of Doyles works did indeed attract the attention of the film studios of by gone days .
Blood Identification and The Writing Machine
By Marino C. Alvarez
This essay discusses how scientific instruments mentioned in stories by A. Conan Doyle have served as precursors to modern day forensic procedures: the Holmes Blood Identification Test and the typewriter as a writing machine.
By Marino C. Alvarez
This essay discusses how scientific instruments mentioned in stories by A. Conan Doyle have served as precursors to modern day forensic procedures: the Holmes Blood Identification Test and the typewriter as a writing machine.
The Original Baker Street Babes
By Howard Ostrom
News Bulletin....Lucy Liu is playing Dr. Watson in the new CBS series
“Elementary”. Why is this news? Other women have played Dr. Watson before. There was even a Dr. Joan Watson before Lucy Liu’s Dr. Joan Watson. Women have even played Holmes. Women have directed Holmes films, penned his radio shows, and have been influential in bringing Holmes to stage.
This essay examines the females who have played Holmes and Watson through history.
By Howard Ostrom
News Bulletin....Lucy Liu is playing Dr. Watson in the new CBS series
“Elementary”. Why is this news? Other women have played Dr. Watson before. There was even a Dr. Joan Watson before Lucy Liu’s Dr. Joan Watson. Women have even played Holmes. Women have directed Holmes films, penned his radio shows, and have been influential in bringing Holmes to stage.
This essay examines the females who have played Holmes and Watson through history.
Silent Sherlock
By Howard Ostrom
Thanks to old films magazines and trade journals being made searchable by being downloaded to the internet, through universities, libraries, and private grants - Holmes media expert Howard Ostrom has been able to construct an epic essay detailing the era of the "Si-lock".
By Howard Ostrom
Thanks to old films magazines and trade journals being made searchable by being downloaded to the internet, through universities, libraries, and private grants - Holmes media expert Howard Ostrom has been able to construct an epic essay detailing the era of the "Si-lock".
Voices In Darkness
By Howard Ostrom and Ray Wilcockson
Howard Ostrom and Ray Wilcockson examine the almost unknown history of African-American Sherlock Holmes actors and productions through out history.
By Howard Ostrom and Ray Wilcockson
Howard Ostrom and Ray Wilcockson examine the almost unknown history of African-American Sherlock Holmes actors and productions through out history.
Excellent Fellows From Canada
By Howard Ostrom
The brilliant Sherlock Holmes film, “The Scarlet Claw” (Staring Basil Rathbone & Nigel Bruce) was set within the French Canadian village of La Mort Rouge. But thats hardly the only connection claim Canada can lay to a Holmes association. As you will see in this essay which examines the history of the Canadian Sherlockian Film world.
By Howard Ostrom
The brilliant Sherlock Holmes film, “The Scarlet Claw” (Staring Basil Rathbone & Nigel Bruce) was set within the French Canadian village of La Mort Rouge. But thats hardly the only connection claim Canada can lay to a Holmes association. As you will see in this essay which examines the history of the Canadian Sherlockian Film world.
Footprints On Film
By Howard Ostrom
Have you ever seen the film "The Hound Of The Baskervilles"?
"Which version?" You might reply. For there are many, but just how many are there exactly? Wonder no more! "Footprints On Film" examines the film history of the most famous Sherlock Holmes adaption.
By Howard Ostrom
Have you ever seen the film "The Hound Of The Baskervilles"?
"Which version?" You might reply. For there are many, but just how many are there exactly? Wonder no more! "Footprints On Film" examines the film history of the most famous Sherlock Holmes adaption.
Watson! The Envelope Please
By Howard Ostrom
Many actors have played Holmes and Watson as we well know, but just how many of them have been award winning actors? This essay highlights those who been immortalized in Hollywood history as well as Holmes history.
By Howard Ostrom
Many actors have played Holmes and Watson as we well know, but just how many of them have been award winning actors? This essay highlights those who been immortalized in Hollywood history as well as Holmes history.
The Case Of The Vitagraph Holmes
By Howard Ostrom
In the episode "A Scandal in Belgravia", from the BBC "Sherlock" series Mycroft Holmes informs us Sherlock wished to be a pirate while growing up. It is Howard Ostroms theory that,while a modern day TV Sherlock wanted to be a pirate and became a consulting detective; the first Sherlock of film, a consulting detective, wanted to be a cowboy...and actually became 'THE Cowboy.'
By Howard Ostrom
In the episode "A Scandal in Belgravia", from the BBC "Sherlock" series Mycroft Holmes informs us Sherlock wished to be a pirate while growing up. It is Howard Ostroms theory that,while a modern day TV Sherlock wanted to be a pirate and became a consulting detective; the first Sherlock of film, a consulting detective, wanted to be a cowboy...and actually became 'THE Cowboy.'
The London Of Sherlock Holmes
By Thomas Wheeler
Only two of the 60 Sherlock Holmes stories make no mention of London sites. In this abridged version of Thomas Wheeler's presentation speech for the 2014 meeting of the "Southern Sherlockians" in Chattanooga, he examines just some of these London landmarks.
By Thomas Wheeler
Only two of the 60 Sherlock Holmes stories make no mention of London sites. In this abridged version of Thomas Wheeler's presentation speech for the 2014 meeting of the "Southern Sherlockians" in Chattanooga, he examines just some of these London landmarks.
