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Short crime drama

The Confidence Trick (1910): Cast

The Confidence Trick (1910) movie poster

The Confidence Trick is a 1910 short crime drama starring Otto Lagoni as Sherlock Holmes, Axel Boesen and Ella La Cour. It runs 13 minutes.

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The Confidence Trick (1910) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Genres
Drama , Crime
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Confidence Trick About?

The premise of The Confidence Trick without spoilers.

Jens Larsen has painstakingly built his fortune in America, and when he returns to Denmark for a visit, the locals greet him with an unsettling excess of hospitality that soon proves dangerous. The story unfolds as his seemingly generous hosts reveal ulterior motives. It is also notable as the only surviving film from the Danish Sherlock Holmes series produced between 1908 and 1911.

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Cast & crew

The Confidence Trick Cast & Characters

Otto Lagoni leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Axel Boesen and Ella La Cour.

Also Starring in The Confidence Trick

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The Confidence Trick Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Sherlock Holmes in the Claws of the Confidence Men” and “Sherlock Holmes und die Bauernfänger”.

Also known as
  • Sherlock Holmes in the Claws of the Confidence Men
  • Sherlock Holmes und die Bauernfänger
  • Шерлок Холмс в Крестьянских когтях

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The Confidence Trick FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of The Confidence Trick, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Confidence Trick?

The Confidence Trick runs 13 minutes.

When was The Confidence Trick released?

The Confidence Trick was released on November 4, 1910.

Who is in the cast of The Confidence Trick?

The Confidence Trick stars Otto Lagoni as Sherlock Holmes, Axel Boesen and Ella La Cour, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Confidence Trick have a post-credit scene?

No. The Confidence Trick has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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