Sherlock Holmes
1916, English. Directed by Arthur Berthelet.
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.)
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur BertheletDirector
- William GilletteSherlock Holmes
- Ernest MaupainProfessor Moriarty
- Marjorie KayAlice Faulkner
- Edward FieldingDr. Watson
- Stewart RobbinsBenjamin Forman
- Hugh ThompsonSir Edward Leighton
- Ludwig KreissBaron von Stalburg
- Mario MajeroniJames Larrabee
- William PostanceSidney Prince
- Chester BeeryCraigin
- Fred Malatesta'Lightfoot' McTague
- Grace RealsMadge Larrabee
Details
- Released
- 30 June 1916
- Country
- United States of America
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What Sherlock Holmes is based on
Sherlock Holmes is based on A Study in Scarlet (1887) by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by Ward, Lock & Co., The Final Problem (1893) by Arthur Conan Doyle, A Scandal in Bohemia (1892) by Arthur Conan Doyle, and The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (1892) by Arthur Conan Doyle.
1887
A Study in Scarlet
By Arthur Conan Doyle
Published by Ward, Lock & Co.
1893
The Final Problem
By Arthur Conan Doyle
1892
A Scandal in Bohemia
By Arthur Conan Doyle
1892
The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
By Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sherlock Holmes: quick answers
Is Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Sherlock Holmes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sherlock Holmes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sherlock Holmes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Sherlock Holmes on?
Sherlock Holmes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sherlock Holmes?
If you liked Sherlock Holmes, try The Betrayed, Enola Holmes 3, Enola Holmes 2.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes (1916) was directed by Arthur Berthelet and stars William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, Marjorie Kay.
What is Sherlock Holmes based on?
Sherlock Holmes is based on A Study in Scarlet (1887) by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by Ward, Lock & Co., The Final Problem (1893) by Arthur Conan Doyle, A Scandal in Bohemia (1892) by Arthur Conan Doyle, and The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (1892) by Arthur Conan Doyle.