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The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Jun 12, 1914 · 1h 5m

Rated 4 out of 10

Director

Rudolf Meinert

Overview

In this early version the classic "Hound of the Baskervilles" mystery is not faithfully adapted, Watson's character is absent and there are two Holmes. Holmes' foe is called Stapleton and he menaces Holmes' client Lord Henry and his fiancée, Laura Lyons, masquerading himself as Holmes. Hidden passages, hand bombs and mechanical devices abound, reminding more of a serial than of a Conan Doyle story.

About The Hound of the Baskervilles

What is The Hound of the Baskervilles about?

In this early version the classic "Hound of the Baskervilles" mystery is not faithfully adapted, Watson's character is absent and there are two Holmes. Holmes' foe is called Stapleton and he menaces Holmes' client Lord Henry and his fiancée, Laura Lyons, masquerading himself as Holmes. Hidden passages, hand bombs and mechanical devices abound, reminding more of a serial than of a Conan Doyle…

When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released?

The Hound of the Baskervilles was released on June 12, 1914.

How long is The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Rudolf Meinert.

Who is in the cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles includes Alwin Neuß (Sherlock Holmes), Friedrich Kühne (Stapleton), Hanni Weisse (Laura Lyons), Erwin Fichtner (Henry von Baskerville) and Andreas Van Horn (Barrymore).

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