Sherlock Holmes
“Conan Doyle's Master Detective”
Synopsis
Moriarty is sentenced to death, and Sherlock Holmes prepares to retire to the country and marry his girl. But Moriarty has sworn that Holmes, Lt. Col. Gore-King of Scotland Yard, and his trial judge shall all be hanged too. When Moriarty escapes and proceeds to put his threat into operation, Holmes has to postpone his retirement.
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Clive Brook
Sherlock Holmes
Miriam Jordan
Alice Faulkner
Ernest Torrence
Professor James Moriarty
Herbert Mundin
George
Reginald Owen
Dr. Watson
Alan Mowbray
Colonel Gore-King
C. Montague Shaw
Judge
Ivan F. Simpson
Faulkner
Roy D'Arcy
Manuel Lopez (uncredited)
John George
Bird Shop Thug (uncredited)
Brandon Hurst
Secretary to Erskine (uncredited)
Howard Leeds
Little Billy
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William K. Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertram Millhauser, William Gillette, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Title
- Sherlock Holmes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William K. Howard
Bertram Millhauser, William Gillette, Arthur Conan Doyle
George Barnes
Margaret Clancey
Department Leadership Roster
William K. Howard
Director
Bertram Millhauser
Writer
Margaret Clancey
Editor
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherlock Holmes
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What is Sherlock Holmes about?
Moriarty is sentenced to death, and Sherlock Holmes prepares to retire to the country and marry his girl. But Moriarty has sworn that Holmes, Lt. Col. Gore-King of Scotland Yard, and his trial judge shall all be hanged too. When Moriarty escapes and proceeds to put his threat into operation, Holmes has to postpone his retirement.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was directed by William K. Howard.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
The principal cast of Sherlock Holmes includes Clive Brook, Miriam Jordan, Ernest Torrence, Herbert Mundin, Reginald Owen.
When was Sherlock Holmes released and how long is it?
Sherlock Holmes was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is Sherlock Holmes based on a book or true story?
Sherlock Holmes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).