A Black Sherlock Holmes (1918)

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The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This is a silent comedy short where a Black detective character solves cases in a humorous style. It is a parody of Sherlock Holmes stories with a slapstick approach.

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What happens

A Black Sherlock Holmes is an American 1918 American silent slapstick comedy short film produced by the Ebony Film Corporation. Written by C.N Davis and directed by R.G Phillips, the film was shot by cinematographer Charles David and produced by Luther Pollard. Released on April 15, 1918, the single reel comedy has a runtime of approximately 21 minutes and 14 seconds. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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