The Sleeping Cardinal
1931, English. Directed by Leslie S. Hiscott.
A card cheat is threatened with exposure into joining a criminal enterprise that Sherlock Holmes believes is controlled by Professor Moriarity.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Leslie S. HiscottDirector
- Arthur WontnerSherlock Holmes
- Ian FlemingDr. John Watson
- Minnie RaynerMrs. Hudson
- Leslie PerrinsRonald Adair
- Jane WelshKathleen Adair
- Norman McKinnelProf. Robert Moriarty / Col. Henslowe
- William FazanThomas Fisher
- Sydney KingTony Rutherford
- Philip HewlandInspector Lestrade
- Gordon BeggMarston, the butler
- Louis GoodrichColonel Sebastian Moran
- Harry TerryNo. 16
Details
- Released
- 15 February 1931
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Cyril Twyford, Arthur Conan Doyle
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What The Sleeping Cardinal is based on
The Sleeping Cardinal is adapted from a short story.
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The Sleeping Cardinal: quick answers
What comes after The Sleeping Cardinal?
Next in the series: The Missing Rembrandt (1932), The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932), and The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935).
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How long is The Sleeping Cardinal?
The Sleeping Cardinal runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Sleeping Cardinal have a post-credits scene?
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The Sleeping Cardinal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sleeping Cardinal is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Sleeping Cardinal on?
The Sleeping Cardinal 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 The Sleeping Cardinal?
If you liked The Sleeping Cardinal, try Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, A Study in Terror.
Who directed The Sleeping Cardinal?
The Sleeping Cardinal (1931) was directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and stars Arthur Wontner, Ian Fleming, Minnie Rayner.
What is The Sleeping Cardinal based on?
The Sleeping Cardinal is adapted from a short story.