Sherlock Sleuth
Originally released in 1925. Sherlock Sleuth is a comedy film. directed by Ralph Ceder. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Arthur Stone, Martha Sleeper, and Noah Young
Synopsis
House detective of the Hotel Omigosh, Cyril Fromage and his hotel switchboard operator sweetheart attempt to thwart a dastardly thief, "The Weasel," who is on the loose in the hotel, assisted by a sultry vamp. Plenty of hilarious gags along the way; including the operator taking a call from an irate lodger, so hot that it makes the switchboard steam. Taking advantage of the situation, she pulls out the offending plug and curls her bangs. The MGM lion even puts in a guest appearance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 1925
100 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Arthur Stone
as Cyril Fromage
Martha Sleeper
as Hotel Telephone Operator
Noah Young
as Hotel Manager
Marjorie Whiteis
as Countess de Tour
Christian J. Frank
as The Villain
William Gillespie
as Haughty Guest
Helen Gilmore
as Haughty Guest's Wife
Jack Gavin
as Angry Guest
Dick Gilbert
as Paddy Wagon Driver
George J. Lewis
as Party Boy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherlock Sleuth about?
House detective of the Hotel Omigosh, Cyril Fromage and his hotel switchboard operator sweetheart attempt to thwart a dastardly thief, "The Weasel," who is on the loose in the hotel, assisted by a ...
Who directed Sherlock Sleuth?
Sherlock Sleuth was directed by Ralph Ceder.
How long is Sherlock Sleuth?
Sherlock Sleuth has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Sherlock Sleuth released?
Sherlock Sleuth was released on July 12, 1925 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sherlock Sleuth?
The main cast of Sherlock Sleuth includes Arthur Stone, Martha Sleeper, Noah Young, Marjorie Whiteis, Christian J. Frank.