Adventure of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother, The

Date: 1975
Director: Gene Wilder
Production Company: Jouer Films, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Stars: Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Dom DeLuise, Leo McKern, Roy Kinnear, Douglas Wilmer
Location(s): Surrey

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Sigerson Holmes has something to prove as the lesser-known brother of famed detective Sherlock Holmes.

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Moriarty's henchman Brunner gazes up at the window of Sigerson Holmes' (Gene Wilder) apartment as he dances 'The Kangaroo Hop' with Jenny Hill (Madeline Kahn) and Sergeant Orville Stanley Sacker (Marty Feldman).

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As he travels home with Jenny and Orville, Sigerson's cab is flanked by two carriages conveying Moriarty's henchmen. This appears to be a set as the same stretch of road is used for several takes during the chase.

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On top of a speeding carriage, Sigerson fights with Moriarty's Assistant.

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As the carriage travels along the street, Moriarty's Assistant grabs a huge hand advertising a Glovemaker's shop.

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Moriarty's Assistant (Roy Kinnear) recovers himself after being thrown from the carriage roof.

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Having escaped from the pursuers, the cab draws up outside Jenny's home.

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After the cab drives Sigerson and Orville away, Jenny leaves the house.

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Jenny Hill walks towards the home of Lord Redcliff where she is employed as a governess. Behind the prop wall and railings stands Pyrford Court, Pyrford in Surrey. The house can also be seen in 'Tales from the Crypt', 'Endless Game', 'The Omen', 'Sky Pirates', 'The Mind of Mr. Soames' and 'The Cat and the Canary'. (SR)

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As she enters the house, Jenny is watched by Sigerson, who in turn is watched by Professor Moriarty (Leo McKern) and his Gunman (John Hollis) who are all watched by Sherlock Holmes (Douglas Wilmer). Pyrford Court. (SR)

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The door is opened by the Butler (Kenneth Benda) when Sigerson calls on Lord Redcliff.

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Sigerson and Orville attempt to break into the home of Eduardo Gambetti. Is the background building Littleton Park House within Shepperton Studios?

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As a disguised Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson play in the background, Jenny returns to Sigerson after declining to marry Lord Redcliff.