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Sherlock Brown

1922-06-26 · 50 min · ★ 9.0

Crime · Comedy

The secret formula for the world's most powerful explosive has been stolen from the U.S. government. William Brown, a clerk who aspires to be a detective, has just received his badge from some anonymous Midwestern agency, and manages to get himself embroiled in the intrigue.

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Directors
Frank Lloyd
Production companies
Metro Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Bert LytellBert LytellWilliam Brown
Ora CarewOra CarewBarbara Musgrave
Sylvia BreamerSylvia BreamerHilda
DeWitt JenningsDeWitt JenningsJ. J. Wallace
Theodore von EltzTheodore von EltzFrank Morton

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