The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes
Der Mann, der Sherlock Holmes war
Synopsis
Two dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.
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Der Mann, der Sherlock Holmes War (1937) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-21
Top Cast
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Hans Albers
Sherlock Holmes / Morris Flint
Heinz Rühmann
Dr. John H. Watson / Macky McPherson
Marieluise Claudius
Mary Berry
Hansi Knoteck
Jane Berry
Günther Ballier
1. Kriminalbeamter
Ernst Behmer
Conductor
Paul Bildt
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harry Hardt
Billy
Ernst Waldow
Hoteldetektiv
Eduard von Winterstein
Richter
Erich Dunskus
Lippert
Hilde Weissner
Madame Ganymare
Ernst Legal
Dieter Jean
Siegfried Schürenberg
Gangsterboß Lapin
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
Polizeidirektor
Hans Junkermann
Exzellenz Vangon
Edwin Jürgensen
Staatsanwalt
Aribert Grimmer
2. Kriminalbeamter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Hartl
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert A. Stemmle, Karl Hartl
- Original Score
- Hans Sommer
- Original Title
- Der Mann, der Sherlock Holmes war
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- UFA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Hartl
Robert A. Stemmle, Karl Hartl, Arthur Conan Doyle
Hans Sommer
Fritz Arno Wagner, Karl Plintzner
Gertrud Hinz-Nischwitz
Alfred Greven
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Hartl
Director
Robert A. Stemmle
Screenplay
Karl Hartl
Screenplay
Alfred Greven
Producer
Fritz Arno Wagner
Director of Photography
Gertrud Hinz-Nischwitz
Editor
Karl Plintzner
Director of Photography
Otto Hunte
Production Design
Willy Schiller
Production Design
Manon Hahn
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes
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What is The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes about?
Two dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.
Who directed The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes was directed by Karl Hartl.
Who stars in The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The principal cast of The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes includes Hans Albers, Heinz Rühmann, Marieluise Claudius, Hansi Knoteck, Günther Ballier.
When was The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes released and how long is it?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes was composed by Hans Sommer.
Is The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).