The Hound of the Baskervilles
Synopsis
After the death in suspicious circumstances of Charles Baskerville, the last descendant of the lineage of the Baskervilles, Henry, returned to the old family mansion. The charismatic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful assistant, Dr. Watson, investigating the case, and discover the existence of a supernatural hound that in addition murderer according to history, killed many years ago Hugo Baskerville, the first of the line, and it seems that the curse stalks his descendants.
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Eille Norwood
Sherlock Holmes
Catina Campbell
Beryl Ducerne Stapleton
Rex McDougall
Si Henry Baskerville
Lewis Gilbert
Roger Stapleton Baskerville
Hubert Willis
Dr. Watson
Allan Jeayes
Dr. James Mortimer
Fred Raynham
Barrymore, the Butler
Miss Walker
Mrs. Barrymore
Mme. d'Esterre
Mrs. Hudson
Robert Vallis
Selden - The Convict
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- William J. Elliot, Dorothy Westlake, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Title
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Stoll Picture Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
William J. Elliot, Dorothy Westlake, Arthur Conan Doyle
Germain Burger
Department Leadership Roster
William J. Elliot
Writer
Dorothy Westlake
Writer
Maurice Elvey
Director
Germain Burger
Director of Photography
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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?
After the death in suspicious circumstances of Charles Baskerville, the last descendant of the lineage of the Baskervilles, Henry, returned to the old family mansion. The charismatic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful assistant, Dr. Watson, investigating the case, and discover the existence of a supernatural hound that in addition murderer according to history, killed many years ago Hugo Baskerville, the first of the line, and it seems that the curse stalks his descendants.
Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The principal cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles includes Eille Norwood, Catina Campbell, Rex McDougall, Lewis Gilbert, Hubert Willis.
When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released and how long is it?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
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".