The Speckled Band

Mar 5, 1931

1h 28m

★ 5.5

TERRIFIED! Maked for Death by the Words That Sealed Her Marriage!

Overview

After her sister dies under mysterious circumstances, a young heiress seeks Holmes' help when she feels threatened by her brutish stepfather.

Genres

Romance

Mystery

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

British & Dominions Film Corporation

Herbert Wilcox Productions

The Speckled Band Trailers

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Cast

Sherlock Holmes

Raymond Massey

Dr. Grimesby Rylott

Lyn Harding

Helen Stonor

Angela Baddeley

Dr. John Watson

Athole Stewart

Mrs Staunton

Nancy Price

Mrs. Hudson (uncredited)

Marie Ault

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his illustrious grandfather however, he only succeeds in bungling every job he organizes. Also stars Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.

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