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The Sleeping Cardinal

5.519311h 24mNRMovieMysteryCrime

A card cheat is threatened with exposure into joining a criminal enterprise that Sherlock Holmes believes is controlled by Professor Moriarity.

DirectorLeslie S. Hiscott
WritersCyril Twyford·Arthur Conan Doyle
ProducerJulius Hagen

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Cast · Directed by Leslie S. Hiscott

AWArthur Wontner
Arthur Wontner
Sherlock Holmes
IFIan Fleming
Ian Fleming
Dr. John Watson
MRMinnie Rayner
Minnie Rayner
Mrs. Hudson
LPLeslie Perrins
Leslie Perrins
Ronald Adair
JWJane Welsh
Jane Welsh
Kathleen Adair
NMNorman McKinnel
Norman McKinnel
Prof. Robert Moriarty / Col. Henslowe
WF
William Fazan
Thomas Fisher
SK
Sydney King
Tony Rutherford
PH
Philip Hewland
Inspector Lestrade
GB
Gordon Begg
Marston, the butler
LG
Louis Goodrich
Colonel Sebastian Moran
HTHarry Terry
Harry Terry
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The Sleeping Cardinal — streaming FAQ

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The Sleeping Cardinal is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Sleeping Cardinal on Netflix?

No, The Sleeping Cardinal is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Fawesome.

Is The Sleeping Cardinal on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sleeping Cardinal isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Sleeping Cardinal for free?

The Sleeping Cardinal is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Sleeping Cardinal?

Yes — The Sleeping Cardinal is followed by The Missing Rembrandt (1932) in the Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Sleeping Cardinal?

The Sleeping Cardinal is the first film in the Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) Collection.

Is The Sleeping Cardinal part of a trilogy?

No — The Sleeping Cardinal is part of the Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) Collection?

There are 5 films in the Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Wontner) Collection: The Sleeping Cardinal (1931), The Missing Rembrandt (1932), The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932), The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935) and Silver Blaze (1937).