

23 Paces to Baker Street
1956, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
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Philip Hannon, a blind playwright living in London, overhears part of a conversation , that leads him into a desperate race, to find a kidnapped child. When he gets no help from the police, he along with his butler, and his ex fiancée, attempt to track down the crooks.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
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23 Paces to Baker Street isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 May 1956.
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Van JohnsonPhillip Hannon
- Vera MilesJean Lennox
- Cecil ParkerBob Matthews
- Patricia LaffanMiss Alice MacDonald
- Maurice DenhamInspector Grovening
- Estelle WinwoodBarmaid
- Liam RedmondMr Murch
- Isobel ElsomLady Syrett
- Martin BensonPillings
- Natalie NorwickJanet Murch
- Terence de MarneySergeant Luce
- Robin AlaloufCast
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nigel Balchin
- Budget
- $1.4M
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23 Paces to Baker Street: quick answers
Is 23 Paces to Baker Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 23 Paces to Baker Street?
23 Paces to Baker Street runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does 23 Paces to Baker Street have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 23 Paces to Baker Street. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
23 Paces to Baker Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
23 Paces to Baker Street is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 23 Paces to Baker Street on?
23 Paces to Baker Street isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 May 1956. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like 23 Paces to Baker Street?
If you liked 23 Paces to Baker Street, try The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, The Seven-Ups, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon.
Who directed 23 Paces to Baker Street?
23 Paces to Baker Street (1956) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars Van Johnson, Vera Miles, Cecil Parker.