Gustav von Seyffertitz

Gustav von Seyffertitz (1862-1943) (at the right) holds an Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action revolver as Professor Moriarty of a promotional image for Sherlock Holmes (1922).

Gustav von Seyffertitz (August 4, 1862 – December 25, 1943) was a German born American film actor and director. He was born in a Bavarian aristocratic family. He became a stage actor and opera singer. In 1896 von Seyffertitz moved to USA and was successful on Broadway. He made his film debut in 1917 and appeared in 118 movies, often in the roles of antagonists. Professor Moriarty in Sherlock Holmes (1922) was his most successful film roles.

Gustav von Seyffertitz can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:

Film

Gun	Character	Title	Note	Date
Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action	Professor Moriarty	Sherlock Holmes		1922
Remington 1866 Derringer	Professor Moriarty	Sherlock Holmes		1922