Movie

Sherlock Brown

1922 · 50 min

A breezy silent-era caper that plays like light entertainment, mixing mild intrigue with gentle comedy and an eager amateur sleuth's charm.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, tense and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, deception, ambition, crime
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
deception
ambition
crime
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none