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Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes (1932)

Movie ★ 7.7 88 min

Comedy

The Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and frightened man who fears anarchists and does not want to show himself in public. Holmes finds in the Czech newspapers a photo of the perfect double, František Lelíček, a daring bon vivant drowned in debt, so when Holmes offers him money, Lelíček decides to travel to Portorico and play the role.

Karel Lamač Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 25, 1932
Runtime
88 min
IMDb
tt0168948
Language
,
Studio
Elektafilm

Themes

Cast

Vlasta Burian Vlasta Burian František Lelíček / Fernando XXIII Martin Frič Martin Frič Sherlock Holmes Lída Baarová Lída Baarová The Queen / Her Doppelganger Theodor Pištěk Theodor Pištěk Prime Minister Count Mendoza Eva Jansenová Conchita Fred Bulín James, Holmes' Butler Arnold Reimann Cafe Owner Jára Beneš Composer George Andreani George Andreani Composer Robert Ford Conspirator Alois Dvorský Alois Dvorský Court Doctor Josef Zora Court Doctor Čeněk Šlégl Čeněk Šlégl Court Marshal Eduard Šlégl Eduard Šlégl Court Marshal Josef Oliak Courtier Betty Kysilková Betty Kysilková Dancer F. X. Mlejnek Fat Conspirator Jan Sviták Jan Sviták Leader of the Conspirators

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes about?
The Portorican prime minister asks British detective Sherlock Holmes to find a twin for King Fernando XXIII, a weak and frightened man who fears anarchists and does not want to show himself in public. Holmes finds in the Czech newspapers a photo of the perfect double, František Lelíček, a daring bon vivant drowned in debt, so when Holmes offers him money, Lelíček decides to travel to Portorico and play the role.
Who directed Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Karel Lamač.
Who stars in Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes stars Vlasta Burian, Martin Frič, Lída Baarová, Theodor Pištěk.
When was Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes released?
Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes is a 1932 comedy film.
Where can I watch Lelíček in the Services of Sherlock Holmes?
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