The Sleeping Cardinal (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1931, The Sleeping Cardinal is a crime and mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A card cheat is threatened with exposure into joining a criminal enterprise that Sherlock Holmes believes is controlled by Professor Moriarity.
Who’s in it. The Sleeping Cardinal stars Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes, Minnie Rayner as Mrs. Hudson, Leslie Perrins as Ronald Adair and Jane Welsh as Kathleen Adair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Sleeping Cardinal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sleeping Cardinal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sleeping Cardinal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sleeping Cardinal (1931)?
- In US, The Sleeping Cardinal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sleeping Cardinal worth watching?
- The Sleeping Cardinal holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Cardinal?
- The Sleeping Cardinal stars Arthur Wontner, Minnie Rayner, Leslie Perrins, Jane Welsh and Norman McKinnel.
- When was The Sleeping Cardinal released?
- The Sleeping Cardinal was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.