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The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story
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The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story
The Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle from his own short story. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 4 June 1910, this production at the Globe Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London.. This was in its day the most successful dramatisation of a Sherlock Holmes story. The lamp that reveals the mystery. (1 of 2) Date: early 20th century
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This photograph captures the electrifying moment of revelation from the iconic stage production of Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Speckled Band" at the Globe Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London, during its run in the early 20th century. The most successful dramatisation of a Sherlock Holmes story in its day, this production brought Conan Doyle's gripping short story to life on the stage. In the foreground, the brilliant detective, portrayed by actor Lucas Calcia, holds aloft a metal lamp, its light illuminating the intricately cutout shape of a speckled band, the mysterious object at the heart of the tale. The band, a symbol of the sinister plot, is revealed in all its menacing detail, as the detective solves the baffling mystery that has confounded the audience. King Birmingham, the victim's stepfather, and Helen Stoner, the young woman seeking Holmes' help, look on in a mixture of shock and relief. The tense atmosphere of the scene is palpable, as the audience holds their breath in anticipation of the detective's final revelation. The production at the Globe Theatre marked a significant moment in the history of Sherlock Holmes adaptations, bringing Conan Doyle's masterful storytelling to the masses and cementing the detective's place in popular culture. This photograph, a snapshot of the pivotal moment in the play, offers a glimpse into the magic of live theatre and the enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes.
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