Silver Blaze (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1937, Silver Blaze is a crime and mystery film directed by Thomas Bentley, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Holmes takes a vacation and visits his old friend Sir Henry Baskerville. His vacation ends when he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a double-murder mystery. Now he's got to find Professor Moriarty and the horse Silver Blaze before the great cup final horse race.
Who’s in it. Silver Blaze stars Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes, Ian Fleming as Dr. John Watson, Lyn Harding as Professor Moriarty and Lawrence Grossmith as Sir Henry Baskerville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Silver Blaze has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Pure Flix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silver Blaze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silver Blaze tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Silver Blaze (1937)?
- In US, Silver Blaze is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Silver Blaze worth watching?
- Silver Blaze holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Silver Blaze?
- Silver Blaze stars Arthur Wontner, Ian Fleming, Lyn Harding, Lawrence Grossmith and John Turnbull.
- When was Silver Blaze released?
- Silver Blaze was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.