Sherlock Holmes (1916): Cast
Sherlock Holmes is a 1916 mystery crime film directed by Arthur Berthelet, starring William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes, Marjorie Kay and Edward Arnold. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Arthur Berthelet
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sherlock Holmes About?
The premise of Sherlock Holmes without spoilers.
After a pair of scammers imprison young Alice Faulkner to force her to reveal the location of compromising letters that could ignite a scandal for the royal family, Sherlock Holmes steps in to investigate. The film, long thought lost, was rediscovered in 2014 in the Cinémathèque Française vaults.
Sherlock Holmes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- incriminating letter
- safecracker
- empty safe
- twisting someone's arm behind their back
- torture
- abduction
- listening at door
- hotel room
- daydream
- doctor
- fake illness
- bound and gagged
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- locked in a closet
- london england
- disguise
- handcuffs
- butler
- undercover
- paperboy
- deerstalker cap
- hansom cab
- empty gun
- removing bullets from a gun
- secret door
- rat
- swindle
- london bobby
- hand over mouth
- private detective
- falling in love
- rescue
- blackjack
- chemical experiment
- bellhop
- pipe smoking
- cigar smoking
- character name as title
- sherlock holmes character
- dr. john watson character
- two word title
- taxi driver
- based in arthur connan doyle story
- blackmail
- letter
- lie
- fear
- suspense
- girl
- attempt to kill
- murder play
Sherlock Holmes Cast & Characters
William Gillette leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Marjorie Kay as Alice Faulkner and Edward Arnold as Moriarty Henchman In Striped Cap. Directed by Arthur Berthelet; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Berthelet
- William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes
- Marjorie Kay as Alice Faulkner
- Edward Arnold as Moriarty Henchman In Striped Cap
- Edward Fielding as Dr. Watson
Also Starring in Sherlock Holmes
· 13 more- Fred Malatesta 'Lightfoot' McTague
- Hugh Thompson Sir Edward Leighton
- Frank Hamilton Tim Leary
- Ernest Maupain Professor Moriarty
- Marian Skinner A Suffragette
- Mario Majeroni James Larrabee
- Stewart Robbins Benjamin Forman
- Ludwig Kreiss Baron von Stalburg
- Chester Beery Craigin
- William Postance Sidney Prince
- Grace Reals Madge Larrabee
- Leona Ball Therese
- Burford Hampden Billy
Sherlock Holmes Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Шерлок Холмс” and “福尔摩斯”.
- Also known as
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- Шерлок Холмс
- 福尔摩斯
- 셜록 홈즈
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Movies Like Sherlock Holmes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Holmes & Watson, Sherlock Holmes and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes.
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Holmes & Watson 2018 -
Sherlock Holmes 2009 -
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes 1970 -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1939 -
Sherlock Holmes: Incident at Victoria Falls 1992 -
Sherlock Holmes in Washington 1943 -
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death 1943 -
Young Sherlock Holmes 1985 -
Sherlock Holmes 1922 -
Sherlock Holmes Returns 1993 -
Sherlock Holmes 1932 -
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon 1942
Sherlock Holmes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sherlock Holmes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Sherlock Holmes released?
Sherlock Holmes was released on June 30, 1916.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was directed by Arthur Berthelet.
Who is in the cast of Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes stars William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes, Marjorie Kay as Alice Faulkner and Edward Arnold as Moriarty Henchman In Striped Cap, among 17 credited actors.
Does Sherlock Holmes have a post-credit scene?
No. Sherlock Holmes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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