An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. The private life of sherlock holmes, however, must stand as an exception to this rule, for the simple reason that i love it too much. Staring genevieve page, peter madden, clive revill and robert stephens. The private life of sherlock holmes 1970 ed potton. Sherlock holmes 2009 britains classic victorianera detective is here reinvented, being made a martial arts master as well as a genius at deduction. With robert stephens, christopher lee, colin blakely, genevieve page. The private life of sherlock holmes 1970 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. B illy wilders endearingly romantic the private life of sherlock holmes is back in a new print and its worth seeing just for alexandre trauners sets, especially a magical baker street. The private life of sherlock holmes masters of cinema. The private life of sherlock holmes film the guardian.
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