The Dying Detective (film)

Several films have been produced adapting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "The Adventure of the Dying Detective," featuring Sherlock Holmes. These adaptations generally follow the plot of Holmes feigning a deadly illness to lure a suspect, Culverton Smith, into confessing to murder. Key elements often include Holmes's apparent delirium, Watson's distress, and Smith's medical expertise.

Variations exist in the specific details of each adaptation, such as the portrayal of Culverton Smith's methods and motivations, as well as the visual depiction of Holmes's supposed illness. Some adaptations may expand upon or modify elements of the original story to fit the runtime or creative vision. The fidelity to the original story can vary depending on the production.