The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
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The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

(1975)Directed by Gene Wilder91 min · PGComedy, Crime, Mystery

In Victorian London, Sigerson Holmes (Gene Wilder) has spent years in the shadow of his famous elder brother. Now he is pulled into a crucial case of stolen documents, secret codes and false identities, with Sgt. Sacker (Marty Feldman) and the singer Jenny Hill (Madeline Kahn) along for the trail. Wilder, directing for the first time from his own script, plays Sigerson as a man who badly wants to be taken seriously.

Gene Wilderas Sigerson Holmes
Madeline Kahnas Jenny Hill
Marty Feldmanas Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker
Dom DeLuiseas Eduardo Gambetti
Leo McKernas Moriarty
Roy Kinnearas Moriarty's Assistant
John Le Mesurieras Lord Redcliff
Douglas Wilmeras Sherlock Holmes
Albert Finneyas Man in Audience at Opera
Thorley Waltersas Dr. Watson
Nicholas Smithas Hunkston
John Hollisas Moriarty's Gunman
Aubrey Morrisas Coach Driver
SFSusan Fieldas Queen Victoria
WMWolfe Morrisas Frenchman
JOJulian Orchardas Man in Tails
Kenneth Bendaas Butler
Mel Brooksas Lion victim (voice)
Joseph Behrmannisas Russian
Tony Sympsonas Opera Conductor