Sherlock Holmes
Synopsis
When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes decides to take over the case. (Considered lost, a copy was found in 2014, in the vaults of the Cinémathèque Française.)
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William Gillette
Sherlock Holmes
Ernest Maupain
Professor Moriarty
Marjorie Kay
Alice Faulkner
Edward Fielding
Dr. Watson
Stewart Robbins
Benjamin Forman
Hugh Thompson
Sir Edward Leighton
Ludwig Kreiss
Baron von Stalburg
Mario Majeroni
James Larrabee
William Postance
Sidney Prince
Chester Beery
Craigin
Fred Malatesta
'Lightfoot' McTague
Grace Reals
Madge Larrabee
Leona Ball
Therese
Burford Hampden
Billy
Marian Skinner
A Suffragette
Edward Arnold
Moriarty Henchman In Striped Cap
Frank Hamilton
Tim Leary
Release History & Theatrical Window
Splendid Palace
Festival / Special Debut
June 30, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Berthelet
- Screenplay & Story
- William Gillette, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Title
- Sherlock Holmes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Berthelet
William Gillette, Arthur Conan Doyle
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Berthelet
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherlock Holmes
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What is Sherlock Holmes about?
When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes decides to take over the case. (Considered lost, a copy was found in 2014, in the vaults of the Cinémathèque Française.)
Who directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was directed by Arthur Berthelet.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
The principal cast of Sherlock Holmes includes William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, Marjorie Kay, Edward Fielding, Stewart Robbins.
When was Sherlock Holmes released and how long is it?
Sherlock Holmes was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Is Sherlock Holmes based on a book or true story?
Sherlock Holmes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".