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Cast

Robert Stephens
as Sherlock Holmes

Colin Blakely
as Dr. Watson

Christopher Lee
as Mycroft Holmes

Geneviève Page
as Gabrielle Valladon

Irene Handl
as Mrs. Hudson

Stanley Holloway
as 1st Gravedigger

Clive Revill
as Rogozhin

Tamara Toumanova
as Petrova

George Benson
as Inspector Lestrade

Catherine Lacey
as Old Lady

Mollie Maureen
as Queen Victoria

Peter Madden
as Von Tirpitz

Robert Cawdron
as Hotel Manager

Michael Elwyn
as Cassidy

Michael Balfour
as Cabby

Frank Thornton
as Porter

James Copeland
as Guide

Alex McCrindle
as Baggageman

Kenneth Benda
as Minister

Graham Armitage
as Wiggins

Eric Francis
as 2nd Gravedigger

John Garrie
as Carter

Godfrey James
as Carter

Ina De La Haye
as Petrova's Maid

Kynaston Reeves
as Old Man

Anne Blake
as Madame

Marilyn Head
as Girl

Anna Matisse
as Girl

Wendy Lingham
as Girl

Penny Brahms
as Girl

Sheena Hunter
as Girl

Daphne Riggs
as Lady-in-Waiting

John Gatrell
as Equerry

Philip Ross
as McKellar

Annette Kerr
as Secretary

Tina Spooner
as Twin

Judy Spooner
as Twin

Ismet Hassan
as Submarine Crew

Charlie Young Atom
as Submarine Crew

Teddy Kiss Atom
as Submarine Crew

Willie Shearer
as Submarine Crew

Philip Anthony
as Lieutenant Commander

Martin Carroll
as Scientist

John Scott
as Scientist

Paul Stassino

Paul Hansard
as Monk

Jenny Hanley
as a prostitute

David Kossoff

John Williams (II)

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Critic Reviews for The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Audience Reviews for The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

• Jun 01, 2016

  There have been many Sherlock Holmes films, but this is one of the best thanks to Wilder and a flawless lead performance by Stephens.
  Marcus W Super Reviewer
• Jan 22, 2016

  A different take on the myth if Sherlock Holmes. In this he is all too human: a drug addict, a homosexual, and not even too swift as a detective. At least the film is accomplished with talent, but it leaves a disquieting feeling of dissatisfaction seeing a heroic figure fail so many ways. The character one is lead to empathize with the most with loses at the end ... most irregular. Watch at your own peril.
  Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
• Apr 13, 2013

  It seems like Billy Wilder can do no wrong when it comes to filmmaking; "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" stands out as his most supremely underrated work. A film of wonderful performances, offbeat humor and intriguing mystery, "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" unfolds at a very deliberate pace, taking close to forty minutes to actually get started. Robert Stephens and Colin Blakely give us without question the best cinematic representation of the flamboyant detective and his knowledgeable companion, each delivering lively, nuanced performances. It has been said that "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" was originally intended to run close to around three hours long, but due to studio interference, it was cut down and excess footage was lost. What a shame: there's no telling how grand that three hour version might have been.
  Stephen E Super Reviewer
• Sep 10, 2012

  As a huge Sherlock Holmes fan I really had high hopes for this one. Major disappointment. The cast was fine, the overall concept was interesting, the script was fair, and the result was the equivalent of a gay Sherlock Holmes SNL skit stretched to over 2 hours. I'm somewhat baffled at these critical reviews.
  Sunil J Super Reviewer

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