Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at the Cinema : A Critical Study of the Film Adaptations.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nollen, Scott Allen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English literature--Film adaptations.

English literature.

Sherlock Hound (Fictitious character).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (329 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2004.

Summary:

This book explores the cinematic adaptations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works, with a focus on Sherlock Holmes and other notable characters. It provides a detailed analysis of the films, from early silent adaptations to later sound productions, examining their fidelity to the original texts and their impact on audiences. The author, Scott Allen Nollen, combines historical context, anecdotes, and critical evaluation to assess how Doyle's stories were translated onto the screen. The book also highlights the broader cultural significance of these adaptations, discussing their influence on subsequent films and literature. It is intended for readers interested in film studies, literary adaptations, and the legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Foreword: I Love Research

Preface

1. Doctor, Detective, Missionary, Knight

2. The Child of His Brain Endowed with Life

3. Holmes Stares and Laughs

4. It Was Sherlock Holmes

5. The Great Profile as the Great Detective

6. A Columbus of Science

7. Conan Doyle Speaks!

8. Holmes Finds a Voice

9. A Tea-time Holmes

10. Holmes Superbus, Watson Absurdus

11. New Twists on Some Old Tales

12. Hitherto Unpublished Manuscripts

13. The Conan Doyle Legacy

Appendix A: Conan Doyle's Published Works (1887-1930)

Appendix B: The Sherlock Holmes Canon (1887-1927)

Appendix C: Silent Films (1903-29)

Appendix D: Sound Films (1927-85)

Appendix E: Sherlock Holmes Parodies (1908-88)

Appendix F: The Baker Street Dozen

Notes

Bibliography

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ISBN:

9781476610030

1476610037

OCLC:

1477224596