When Arthur Conan Doyle killed Sherlock Holmes, actor William Gillette revived him

Forgotten Geniuses Who Helped ‘Invent’ Sherlock Holmes

After Arthur Conan Doyle “killed” Holmes, American actor William Gillette rebooted the character as a stage hero. His Sherlock Holmes thrived for years.

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Filed Under: Arthur Conan Doyle, Lit, Sherlock Holmes, Actors, authors, Literature

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