Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes
Lelíček ve službách Sherlocka Holmesa
Synopsis
The Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and frightened man who fears anarchists and does not want to show himself in public. Holmes finds in the Czech newspapers a photo of the perfect double, František Lelíček, a daring bon vivant drowned in debt, so when Holmes offers him money, Lelíček decides to travel to Portorico and play the role.
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Vlasta Burian
František Lelíček / Fernando XXIII
Martin Frič
Sherlock Holmes
Lída Baarová
The Queen / Her Doppelganger
Theodor Pištěk
Prime Minister Count Mendoza
Eva Jansenová
Conchita
Fred Bulín
James, Holmes' Butler
Arnold Reimann
Cafe Owner
Jára Beneš
Composer
George Andreani
Composer
Robert Ford
Conspirator
Alois Dvorský
Court Doctor
Josef Zora
Court Doctor
Čeněk Šlégl
Court Marshal
Eduard Šlégl
Court Marshal
Josef Oliak
Courtier
Betty Kysilková
Dancer
F. X. Mlejnek
Fat Conspirator
Jan Sviták
Leader of the Conspirators
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karel Lamač
- Screenplay & Story
- Václav Wasserman
- Original Score
- George Andreani
- Original Title
- Lelíček ve službách Sherlocka Holmesa
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Elektafilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karel Lamač
Václav Wasserman, Hugo Vavris, Fráňa Vodička, Ruda Jurist, Karel Tobis
George Andreani
Jan Stallich, Otto Heller
Martin Frič
Department Leadership Roster
Karel Lamač
Director
Václav Wasserman
Screenplay
George Andreani
Original Music Composer
Jan Stallich
Director of Photography
Otto Heller
Director of Photography
Hanuš Gödert
Production Design
Heinz Fenchel
Production Design
Martin Frič
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes
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What is Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes about?
The Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and frightened man who fears anarchists and does not want to show himself in public. Holmes finds in the Czech newspapers a photo of the perfect double, František Lelíček, a daring bon vivant drowned in debt, so when Holmes offers him money, Lelíček decides to travel to Portorico and play the role.
Who directed Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Karel Lamač.
Who stars in Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
The principal cast of Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes includes Vlasta Burian, Martin Frič, Lída Baarová, Theodor Pištěk, Eva Jansenová.
When was Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes released and how long is it?
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes was composed by George Andreani.
Is Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes based on a book or true story?
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hugo Vavris".