The Hound of the Baskervilles (1921)
After the death in suspicious circumstances of Charles Baskerville, the last descendant of the lineage of the Baskervilles, Henry, returned to the old family mansion. The charismatic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful assistant, Dr. Watson, investigating the case, and discover the existence of a supernatural hound that in addition murderer according to history, killed many years ago Hugo Baskerville, the first of the line, and it seems that the curse stalks his descendants.
Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: August 1, 1921
Cast
- Eille Norwood - Sherlock Holmes
- Catina Campbell - Beryl Ducerne Stapleton
- Rex McDougall - Si Henry Baskerville
- Lewis Gilbert - Roger Stapleton Baskerville
- Hubert Willis - Dr. Watson
- Allan Jeayes - Dr. James Mortimer
- Fred Raynham - Barrymore, the Butler
- Miss Walker - Mrs. Barrymore
- Mme. d'Esterre - Mrs. Hudson
- Robert Vallis - Selden - The Convict
Screenplay
Cinematography: Germain Burger
Production: Stoll Picture Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
silent film, sherlock holmes
More Films by Director: Maurice Elvey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hound of the Baskervilles about?
- After the death in suspicious circumstances of Charles Baskerville, the last descendant of the lineage of the Baskervilles, Henry, returned to the old family mansion. The charismatic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful assistant, Dr. Watson, investigating the case, and discover the existence of a supernatural hound that in addition murderer according to history, killed many years ago Hugo Baskerville, the first of the line, and it seems that the curse stalks his descendants.
- Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?
- The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Maurice Elvey.
- Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
- The Hound of the Baskervilles stars Eille Norwood, Catina Campbell, Rex McDougall, Lewis Gilbert, Hubert Willis, Allan Jeayes.
- How long is The Hound of the Baskervilles?
- The Hound of the Baskervilles has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Hound of the Baskervilles?
- The Hound of the Baskervilles is a Mystery, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Hound of the Baskervilles produced?
- The Hound of the Baskervilles was produced in United Kingdom.