The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) Horror Mystery
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 8.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.5/10
The Hound of the Baskervilles Plot Synopsis:
Returning to his family's manor house on the lonely moors after his father dies under mysterious circumstances, Sir Henry Baskerville is confronted with the mystery of the supernatural hound that supposedly takes revenge upon the Baskerville family. The famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are brought in to investigate.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
Tagline: Sherlock Holmes" Most Terrifying Adventure! [UK]
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The Hound of the Baskervilles Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Hound of the Baskervilles Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 03, 1959
Writers: Arthur Conan Doyle, Peter Bryan
Producers: Michael Carreras, Anthony Hinds, Kenneth Hyman, Anthony Nelson Keys
Editors: Alfred Cox
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Hound of the Baskervilles Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Cushing | ... | Sherlock Holmes |
| André Morell | ... | Doctor Watson (as Andre Morell) |
| Christopher Lee | ... | Sir Henry |
| Marla Landi | ... | Cecile |
| David Oxley | ... | Sir Hugo |
| Francis De Wolff | ... | Doctor Mortimer |
| Miles Malleson | ... | Bishop |
| Ewen Solon | ... | Stapleton |
| John Le Mesurier | ... | Barrymore |
| Helen Goss | ... | Mrs. Barrymore |
| Sam Kydd | ... | Perkins |
| Michael Hawkins | ... | Lord Caphill |
| Judi Moyens | ... | Servant Girl |
| Michael Mulcaster | ... | Convict |
| David Birks | ... | Servant |
| Elizabeth Gott | ... | Mrs. Goodlippe (uncredited) |
| Ian Hewitson | ... | Lord Kingsblood (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Cushing, as Sherlock Holmes, passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - André Morell, as Doctor Watson (as Andre Morell), passed away at age 69 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Andre Morell - Christopher Lee, as Sir Henry, passed away at age 93 in Chelsea, London, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Chris Lee | Cristopher Lee | Sir Christopher Lee - Marla Landi – Cecile
- David Oxley – Sir Hugo
- Francis De Wolff, as Doctor Mortimer, passed away at age 71 in Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: Francis De Wolfe | Francis de Wolff/Francis De Wolff | Francis De Woolfe | Francis DeWolff | Francis de Wolff - Miles Malleson, as Bishop, passed away at age 80 in Westm.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Miles Malieson | Miles Mallison - Ewen Solon, as Stapleton, passed away at age 67 in Addlestone, Surrey, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Evan Solon | Ewan Solon - John Le Mesurier, as Barrymore, passed away at age 71 in Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: John LeMesurier | John Lemesurier | John le Mesurier - Helen Goss, as Mrs. Barrymore, passed away at age 81 in Essex, England, UK.
Sign: Libra - Sam Kydd, as Perkins, passed away at age 67 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius - Michael Hawkins, as Lord Caphill, passed away at age 85 in England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius - Judi Moyens – Servant Girl
- Michael Mulcaster, as Convict, passed away at age 72 in Chalfont St. Peter, Buck.
Sign: Libra - David Birks – Servant
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