The Hound of the Baskervilles
One of the last of the silent Sherlock films.
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Der Hund von Baskerville is a 1929 silent mystery film directed by Richard Oswald, based on Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic novel The Hound of the Baskervilles. This adaptation stars Carlyle Blackwell as Sherlock Holmes and George Seroff as Dr. Watson, alongside a diverse international cast. The film begins with the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville on the moors of Devonshire. His death evokes the legend of a ghostly hound that is said to haunt the Baskerville family. Concerned that the curse may strike again, family friend Dr. James Mortimer recruits Sherlock Holmes to investigate. Sir Henry Baskerville, the heir, arrives from Canada, and at Holmes's behest, Dr. Watson accompanies him to Baskerville Hall to ensure his safety. Watson discovers strange occurrences and encounters various suspicious characters, deepening the mystery surrounding the legendary hound.
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- Director
- Richard Oswald
- Starring
- Carlyle Blackwell, George Seroff, Alexander Murski, Livio Pavanelli, Betty Bird, Fritz Rasp, Valy Arnheim, Alma Taylor
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