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“Sherlock Holmes” to be shown as part of Tryon History Museum’s 10th anniversary

 

TRYON—On Sunday, January 12, the Tryon History Museum will host a “make-up” portion of its 10th anniversary celebration with a screening of “Sherlock Holmes” (1916). The celebration had originally been scheduled for the weekend after Helene had hit. “Sherlock Holmes” was initially set to screen alongside “National Velvet” (Brown 1944), which was shown in early November. 

Praised as one of the most modern and complex works of the silent era, “Sherlock Holmes” is historical in its production period and thematically tied to our beloved Town of Tryon. In fact, “Sherlock Holmes” features and is deeply indebted in its legacy to one of Tryon’s own residents, William Gillette.

Gillette, a turn-of-the-century playwright and actor, made a home here in Tryon late in life, with the community of Gillette Woods still named in his honor. Before arriving in Tryon, he adapted and starred in this film— the first cinematic portrayal of the beloved literary detective Sherlock Holmes.

Holmes’s iconic accessories, a deerstalker cap and calabash pipe, were additions to the character made by Gillette himself, and his personal touches are now inseparable from those of the character. 

“Sherlock Holmes” screens at Tryon Theatre on Sunday, January 12, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Visit tryontheatre.com and secure one of the free tickets. 

The Tryon History Museum cannot wait to celebrate and share these cinematic slices of history with its beloved community!