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The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes
The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes

The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes

July 14, 1937
1h 46m
Comedy
Crime
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

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

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Details

Director
Karl Hartl
Cast
Hans Albers, Heinz Rühmann, Marieluise Claudius, Hansi Knoteck, Günther Ballier, Ernst Behmer, Paul Bildt, Harry Hardt, Ernst Waldow, Eduard von Winterstein
Release Date
July 14, 1937
Production
UFA

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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