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The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935): Cast & Plot

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The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes is a 1935 mystery thriller directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, starring Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes, Leslie Perrins and Charles Mortimer. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Leslie S. Hiscott
Genres
Thriller , Mystery , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes About?

The premise of The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Now retired in Sussex, Holmes is pulled back for one final case when his old nemesis Moriarty conspires with an American gang to assassinate John Douglas, a country gentleman with a shadowy past. Holmes’s unconventional tactics perplex Watson and Lestrade, yet his astonishing results convince them. A lengthy flashback reveals the victim’s wife recounting the dark history of Vermissa Valley.

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes Themes & Keywords

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  • detective comes out of retirement
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  • famous detective
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  • escape from jail
  • dumb bell
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  • knife
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  • initiation
  • 221b baker street
  • reference to king james i
  • human branding
  • detective
  • doctor john watson character
  • inspector lestrade character
  • mrs hudson character
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Cast & crew

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes Cast & Characters

Arthur Wontner leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Leslie Perrins as John Douglas and Charles Mortimer as Insp. Lestrade. Directed by Leslie S. Hiscott; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Leslie S. Hiscott

More films directed by Leslie S. Hiscott: Tons of Trouble, A Fire Has Been Arranged and The Sleeping Cardinal.

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Plot

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes Plot Summary

What happens in The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sherlock Holmes is retiring, and Dr. John Watson is moving into the Baker Street rooms full-time with his wife, who remains unseen throughout the film. As Holmes prepares to depart, he is visited by Prof. Moriarty, who congratulates him on choosing retirement and hints that he would have had to “take extreme measures” otherwise. Soon after, Holmes heads to the south coast of England, accompanied by Mrs. Hudson, leaving fans and foes alike to wonder if the mastermind behind a vast criminal network is truly stepping away from crime.

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The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “עמק הפחד” and “El Triunfo de Sherlock Holmes”.

Also known as
  • עמק הפחד
  • El Triunfo de Sherlock Holmes
  • Le Triomphe de Sherlock Holmes
  • 福尔摩斯的胜利
  • Триумф Шерлока Холмса
  • Sherlock Holmes triumf
  • Il trionfo di Sherlock Holmes

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The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes?

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes released?

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes was released on March 24, 1935.

Who directed The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes?

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Leslie S. Hiscott.

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Who is in the cast of The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes?

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes stars Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes, Leslie Perrins as John Douglas and Charles Mortimer as Insp. Lestrade, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes have a post-credit scene?

No. The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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