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The Case of the Screaming Bishop (1944): Cast

The Case of the Screaming Bishop (1944) movie poster

The Case of the Screaming Bishop is a 1944 short animated comedy directed by Howard Swift, starring John McLeish as Hairlock Combs. It runs 7 minutes.

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The Case of the Screaming Bishop (1944) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Howard Swift
Genres
Crime , Mystery , Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Case of the Screaming Bishop About?

The premise of The Case of the Screaming Bishop without spoilers.

Hairlock Combs, a parody of Sherlock Holmes, and his partner Dr. Gotsome bumble through an investigation of a stolen dinosaur skeleton.

The Case of the Screaming Bishop Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • sherlock holmes parody
  • columbia phantasy cartoon series
  • satire comedy
  • parody comedy
  • skeleton
  • thief
  • museum
  • dinosaur skeleton
  • satire
  • parody
  • theft
  • xylophone
+22 more
  • sarcophagus
  • telegram
  • newspaper headline
  • london bobby
  • victorian era
  • bow and arrow
  • horse and carriage
  • silhouette
  • private detective
  • hansom cab
  • jumping into water
  • photograph comes to life
  • newspaper
  • police officer
  • manic laughter
  • eyes surrounded by darkness
  • clock tower
  • clock
  • detective
  • burglary
  • william tell overture
  • london england
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Cast & crew

The Case of the Screaming Bishop Cast & Characters

John McLeish plays Hairlock Combs in The Case of the Screaming Bishop. Directed by Howard Swift.

From the director

More from Howard Swift

One more film directed by Howard Swift: Pickled Puss.

Full filmography

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The Case of the Screaming Bishop FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Case of the Screaming Bishop, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Case of the Screaming Bishop?

The Case of the Screaming Bishop runs 7 minutes.

When was The Case of the Screaming Bishop released?

The Case of the Screaming Bishop was released on August 4, 1944.

Who directed The Case of the Screaming Bishop?

The Case of the Screaming Bishop was directed by Howard Swift.

More films by Howard Swift

Who is in the cast of The Case of the Screaming Bishop?

The Case of the Screaming Bishop stars John McLeish as Hairlock Combs.

Does The Case of the Screaming Bishop have a post-credit scene?

No. The Case of the Screaming Bishop has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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