In which two ways does the film The Speckled Band differ from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?

The original story begins with Helen arriving at the apartment shared by Holmes and Watson, whereas the film begins with the scene of Helen's sister's death.

In the original story, the gypsies are responsible for Helen's sister's murder, whereas in the film version Grimesby Roylott is the murderer.

In the original story, Helen's sister hears a low whistle before she dies, whereas in the film version she hears mysterious music.

In the original story, the "speckled band" refers to a type of clothing worn by the gypsies, whereas in the film version it refers to a snake's skin.

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Hogan

11 September, 21:19

In which two ways does the film The Speckled Band differ from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's original story "The Adventure of the Speckled Band"?

The original story begins with Helen arriving at the apartment shared by Holmes and Watson, whereas the film begins with the scene of Helen's sister's death.

In the original story, the gypsies are responsible for Helen's sister's murder, whereas in the film version Grimesby Roylott is the murderer.

In the original story, Helen's sister hears a low whistle before she dies, whereas in the film version she hears mysterious music.

In the original story, the "speckled band" refers to a type of clothing worn by the gypsies, whereas in the film version it refers to a snake's skin.

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Michelle Fuller · Answer 1

Doyle wrote and produced a play based on the story. It premiered at the Adelphi Theatre, London on 4 June 1910, with H. A. Saintsbury as Sherlock Holmes and Lyn Harding as Dr. Grimesby Roylott. The play, originally called The Stonor Case, differs from the story in several details, such as the names of some of the characters.