Sherlock Holmes(1916)
Sherlock Holmes 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.)
Sherlock Holmes (1916) is a mystery and crime film directed by Arthur Berthelet, released on June 30, 1916 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, Marjorie Kay and Edward Fielding. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Berthelet
- Writers:
- William Gillette, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Production:
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
Sherlock Holmes Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Gillette
as Sherlock Holmes
Ernest Maupain
as Professor Moriarty
- Marjorie Kay
Marjorie Kay
as Alice Faulkner
Edward Fielding
as Dr. Watson
- Stewart Robbins
Stewart Robbins
as Benjamin Forman
Hugh Thompson
as Sir Edward Leighton
- Ludwig Kreiss
Ludwig Kreiss
as Baron von Stalburg
- Mario Majeroni
Mario Majeroni
as James Larrabee
- William Postance
William Postance
as Sidney Prince
- Chester Beery
Chester Beery
as Craigin
Fred Malatesta
as 'Lightfoot' McTague
Grace Reals
as Madge Larrabee
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Berthelet, written by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Sherlock Holmes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 62 ratings.
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Sherlock Holmes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes online?
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Sherlock Holmes (1916) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
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The main cast of Sherlock Holmes (1916) includes William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, Marjorie Kay, Edward Fielding and Stewart Robbins. The film was directed by Arthur Berthelet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sherlock Holmes released?
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Sherlock Holmes was released on June 30, 1916 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
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Sherlock Holmes (1916) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.