Sherlock Holmes
Originally released in 1916. Sherlock Holmes is a mystery/crime film. directed by Arthur Berthelet.
Starring William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, and Marjorie Kay
Synopsis
When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes decides to take over the case. (Considered lost, a copy was found in 2014, in the vaults of the Cinémathèque Française.)
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (61 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Gillette
as Sherlock Holmes
Ernest Maupain
as Professor Moriarty
Marjorie Kay
as Alice Faulkner
Edward Fielding
as Dr. Watson
Stewart Robbins
as Benjamin Forman
Hugh Thompson
as Sir Edward Leighton
Ludwig Kreiss
as Baron von Stalburg
Mario Majeroni
as James Larrabee
William Postance
as Sidney Prince
Chester Beery
as Craigin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherlock Holmes about?
When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes dec...
Who directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was directed by Arthur Berthelet.
How long is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Sherlock Holmes released?
Sherlock Holmes was released on June 30, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sherlock Holmes?
The main cast of Sherlock Holmes includes William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, Marjorie Kay, Edward Fielding, Stewart Robbins.