The Sleuth
The Sleuth
1921, English. Directed by Grover Jones.
"The Sleuth" (1921) is a short silent comedy film produced by Reelcraft Pictures Corporation and starred by comic actor Billy Franey as part of his 1920–1921 comedy series. Two competing detectives are bamboozled by a covert team of cunning thieves wreaking havok in a nightclub.
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- 0h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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How long is The Sleuth?
The Sleuth runs 15 minutes (0h 15m).
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The Sleuth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1921. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sleuth?
If you liked The Sleuth, try Sherlock Jr., The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist, Shanghaied.
Who directed The Sleuth?
The Sleuth (1921) was directed by Grover Jones and stars Billy Franey.