The Hound of the Baskervilles
Synopsis
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
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Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes in The Hound of the Baskervilles (TCM trailer, December 2017)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-05
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Richard Greene
Sir Henry Baskerville
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Wendy Barrie
Beryl Stapleton
Nigel Bruce
Doctor John H. Watson
Lionel Atwill
Dr. James Mortimer
John Carradine
Barryman
Barlowe Borland
Frankland
Beryl Mercer
Mrs. Jennifer Mortimer
Morton Lowry
John 'Jack' Stapleton
Ralph Forbes
Sir Hugo Baskerville
E. E. Clive
London Cabbie John Clayton
Eily Malyon
Mrs. Barryman
Lionel Pape
The Coroner
Nigel De Brulier
The Notting Hill Murderer
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Ian Maclaren
Sir Charles Baskerville
Ruth Terry
Betsy Ann
Mary Young
Betsy Ann's Mother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Pascal
- Original Title
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Ernest Pascal, Arthur Conan Doyle
J. Peverell Marley
Robert L. Simpson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Ernest Pascal
Screenplay
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hound of the Baskervilles
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What is The Hound of the Baskervilles about?
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The principal cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles includes Richard Greene, Basil Rathbone, Wendy Barrie, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill.
When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released and how long is it?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles based on a book or true story?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).