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Sherlock Holmes

Name: Sherlock Holmes
Director: Arthur Berthelet
Released: 1916
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

1916

Not Rated

Director

Arthur Berthelet

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1916 silent film reflects the social norms of its time, relying on traditional hierarchies and conventional character types. The narrative structure reinforces established power dynamics, particularly the intellectual dominance of the male protagonist and the protection of the monarchy. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities and instead upholds the status quo.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sherlock Holmes have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It adheres to the conventional social norms of the early 20th century.

How does Sherlock Holmes portray gender?

Limited

Sherlock Holmes is the central intellectual authority and main driver of the plot. Female characters, such as Alice Faulkner, are portrayed as needing male protection and are defined by their vulnerability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sherlock Holmes?

Minimal

The story takes place in a homogeneous Victorian London setting. There is no indication of non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon casting.

How does Sherlock Holmes represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes the importance of protecting the reputation of the royal family. It supports the stability of the existing Western social and political order.

Does Sherlock Holmes include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not a central theme or character trait in this production.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused mystery centered around a well-known intellectual protagonist.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a highly homogeneous social environment.
Gender roles are confined to traditional Victorian hierarchies where women are portrayed as needing rescue.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
The plot reinforces existing social and political establishments rather than offering alternative perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes decides to take over the case. (Considered lost, a copy was found in 2014, in the vaults of the Cinémathèque Française.)

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