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Quick Info

Rating

7.2/10

Release1937

Runtime1h 46m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

UFA

Movie

The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes

1937

1h 46m

7.2

Comedy

Crime

Synopsis

Two dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.

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