

Drama · Mystery · Thriller
Overview
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson embark on a search for Cleopatra's ancient necklace, which has been stolen.
Top Cast


Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Sherlock Holmes
Christopher Lee
Sherlock Holmes


Thorley Walters
Thorley Walters
Dr. Watson
Thorley Walters
Dr. Watson


Hans Söhnker
Hans Söhnker
Moriarty
Hans Söhnker
Moriarty


Hans Nielsen
Hans Nielsen
Cooper
Hans Nielsen
Cooper


Senta Berger
Senta Berger
Ellen
Senta Berger
Ellen


Ivan Desny
Ivan Desny
Paul
Ivan Desny
Paul


Wolfgang Lukschy
Wolfgang Lukschy
Peter
Wolfgang Lukschy
Peter


Leon Askin
Leon Askin
Charles
Leon Askin
Charles


Edith Schultze-Westrum
Edith Schultze-Westrum
Mrs. Hudson
Edith Schultze-Westrum
Mrs. Hudson


Bruno W. Pantel
Bruno W. Pantel
Auctioneer
Bruno W. Pantel
Auctioneer
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