The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (1937)

The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (1937) poster

Two dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.

Director: Karl Hartl
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans Sommer
Cinematography: Fritz Arno Wagner, Karl Plintzner
Editing: Gertrud Hinz-Nischwitz
Production: UFA
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Themes

Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof

Keywords

detective, parody, sherlock holmes

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes about?
Two dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.
Who directed The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes was directed by Karl Hartl.
Who stars in The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes stars Hans Albers, Heinz Rühmann, Marieluise Claudius, Hansi Knoteck, Günther Ballier, Ernst Behmer.
How long is The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes is a Comedy, Crime film.
Where was The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes produced?
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes?
The themes of The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof.