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5.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19447mUnited States of America

The Case of the Screaming Bishop

Synopsis

Hairlock Combs, a parody of Sherlock Holmes, and his partner Dr. Gotsome bumble through an investigation of a stolen dinosaur skeleton.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 4, 1944

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Howard Swift
Original Title
The Case of the Screaming Bishop
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
7m
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Howard Swift

Department Leadership Roster

Howard Swift

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of the Screaming Bishop

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Case of the Screaming Bishop about?

Hairlock Combs, a parody of Sherlock Holmes, and his partner Dr. Gotsome bumble through an investigation of a stolen dinosaur skeleton.

Who directed The Case of the Screaming Bishop?

The Case of the Screaming Bishop was directed by Howard Swift.

Who stars in The Case of the Screaming Bishop?

The principal cast of The Case of the Screaming Bishop includes John McLeish.

When was The Case of the Screaming Bishop released and how long is it?

The Case of the Screaming Bishop was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 7m.