The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes (1937)
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
Release Date: July 14, 1937
Cast
- Hans Albers - Sherlock Holmes / Morris Flint
- Heinz Rühmann - Dr. John H. Watson / Macky McPherson
- Marieluise Claudius - Mary Berry
- Hansi Knoteck - Jane Berry
- Günther Ballier - 1. Kriminalbeamter
- Ernst Behmer - Conductor
- Paul Bildt - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Harry Hardt - Billy
- Ernst Waldow - Hoteldetektiv
- Eduard von Winterstein - Richter
Screenplay
- Karl Hartl (Screenplay)
- Robert A. Stemmle (Screenplay)
- Arthur Conan Doyle (Characters)
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.