Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes (1932)
The Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and frightened man who fears anarchists and does not want to show himself in public. Holmes finds in the Czech newspapers a photo of the perfect double, František Lelíček, a daring bon vivant drowned in debt, so when Holmes offers him money, Lelíček decides to travel to Portorico and play the role.
Director: Karel Lamač
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: March 25, 1932
Cast
- Vlasta Burian - František Lelíček / Fernando XXIII
- Martin Frič - Sherlock Holmes
- Lída Baarová - The Queen / Her Doppelganger
- Theodor Pištěk - Prime Minister Count Mendoza
- Eva Jansenová - Conchita
- Fred Bulín - James, Holmes' Butler
- Arnold Reimann - Cafe Owner
- Jára Beneš - Composer
- George Andreani - Composer
- Robert Ford - Conspirator
Screenplay
- Václav Wasserman (Screenplay)
- Hugo Vavris (Novel)
- Fráňa Vodička (Lyricist)
- Ruda Jurist (Lyricist)
- Karel Tobis (Lyricist)
Music: George Andreani
Cinematography: Jan Stallich, Otto Heller
Editing: Martin Frič
Production: Elektafilm
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český, English
Original Language: cs
Keywords
based on novel or book, king, doppelgänger, double
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes about?
- The Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and frightened man who fears anarchists and does not want to show himself in public. Holmes finds in the Czech newspapers a photo of the perfect double, František Lelíček, a daring bon vivant drowned in debt, so when Holmes offers him money, Lelíček decides to travel to Portorico and play the role.
- Who directed Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
- Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Karel Lamač.
- Who stars in Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
- Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes stars Vlasta Burian, Martin Frič, Lída Baarová, Theodor Pištěk, Eva Jansenová, Fred Bulín.
- How long is Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
- Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
- Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes is a Comedy film.
- Where was Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes produced?
- Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes was produced in Czechoslovakia.