--- product_id: 34415043 title: "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother 1975" price: "$4.12" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/34415043-the-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-smarter-brother-1975 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother 1975 **Price:** $4.12 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother 1975 - **How much does it cost?** $4.12 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/34415043-the-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-smarter-brother-1975) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Leave it to legendary funnyman Gene Wilder (Blazing Saddles) to write, direct, and star in an uproarious Sherlock Holmes mystery film spoof that goes far beyond the scope of elementary comedies. After spending decades living in the shadow of his more famous and successful sibling, Consulting Detective Sigerson Holmes (Wilder) is called upon to help solve a crucial case that leads him on a hilarious trail of false identities, stolen documents, secret codes and exposed backsides. Featuring an outrageous ensemble cast that includes Madeline Kahn (High Anxiety) as the seductive singer, Marty Feldman (Young Frankenstein) as Holmes bug-eyed assistant, and Dom DeLuise (History of the World: Part I) as an eccentric opera star turned blackmailer, this fun-filled caper packs a slew of clues and loads of laughs which The New York Times called A Charming Slapstick Comedy . Co-starring Leo McKern (Rumpole of the Bailey), Roy Kinnear (The Bed Sitting Room) and John Le Mesurier (The Italian Job). Bonus Features: Audio commentary by star/writer/director Gene Wilder | Trailers Review: It's "Sheer-luck" That This is Being Released on DVD!! - While some have ridiculed this Sherlock Holmes' parody, I love it and rejoice at its long-awaited DVD release. Made in 1975, funny man Gene wilder wrote, directed and starred in the film, which also boasts the incomparable talents of the late and truly lamented Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman. It also stars Dom DeLuise and Leo (Rumpole of the Bailey) McKern. Wilder, a well-schooled actor in parodies having starred earlier in his career with Kahn and Feldman in Mel Brooks' classic and beloved "Young Frankenstein," turned is considerable skills to create this loving send-up of the world's most famous sleuth. Wilder was well-equipped to do so as he is a life-long Conan Doyle fan and bonafide member of the Baker Street Irregulars, a famous real-life Sherlockian scholarly society whose members include Christopher Morley. (In this film, Brooks has a cameo role, but he is heard and not seen.) In this Victorian era film, Wilder portrays Sigerson Holmes, the "smarter" but very jealous younger brother of the brilliant Consulting Detective, whom he derisively refers to as "Sheer-luck." (In the Conan Doyle canon, "Sigerson" was an alias Sherlock Holmes used during his "missing years" after his falsely believed death-plunge at the Richenback Falls at the hands of his evil nemesis, Professor James Moriarty; while Mycroft Holmes was actually Sherlock's smarter brother.) In the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, Sigerson begins an investigation, at the request of Sherlock, into the disappearance of a vital cache of government documents. Sherlock and Dr. John Watson leave England to travel to the Continent on another assignment, apparently confounded by the missing document mystery. Kahn, who in her life was a classically trained singer, was given the opportunity to showcase her impressive vocal talents as Jenny Hill/Bessie Underwood/Opera singer, a compulsive liar and Sigerson's love interest. The film is well worth watching if for nothing else than a zany drawing room musical scene when Sigerson and Jenny first meet, which culminates in the truly unforgettable, "Kangaroo Hop." Feldman is Sigerson's Watson, Sgt. Orville Sacker of Scotland Yard who possesses "photographic hearing," and who, along with Jenny, help Sigerson recover the documents and thwart Moriarty (with some invaluable behind-the-scenes assistance from Sherlock Holmes!) McKern is wonderfully evil as the new Moriarty, while DeLuise is a bumbling blackmailer. This film is fun, wacky, sweet and very off-beat. Kudos to Wilder for choosing to enlist his old partners Kahn and Feldman, providing yet another permanent chapter in their unforgettable and immortal careers! Review: All good and fine for me. - Very prompt delivery and in fine condition. Plays fine as region 2 as expected> A hard to find movie. Thank you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 981 Reviews | ## Images ![The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother 1975 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811bZyylnVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's "Sheer-luck" That This is Being Released on DVD!! *by E***Y on January 23, 2006* While some have ridiculed this Sherlock Holmes' parody, I love it and rejoice at its long-awaited DVD release. Made in 1975, funny man Gene wilder wrote, directed and starred in the film, which also boasts the incomparable talents of the late and truly lamented Madeline Kahn and Marty Feldman. It also stars Dom DeLuise and Leo (Rumpole of the Bailey) McKern. Wilder, a well-schooled actor in parodies having starred earlier in his career with Kahn and Feldman in Mel Brooks' classic and beloved "Young Frankenstein," turned is considerable skills to create this loving send-up of the world's most famous sleuth. Wilder was well-equipped to do so as he is a life-long Conan Doyle fan and bonafide member of the Baker Street Irregulars, a famous real-life Sherlockian scholarly society whose members include Christopher Morley. (In this film, Brooks has a cameo role, but he is heard and not seen.) In this Victorian era film, Wilder portrays Sigerson Holmes, the "smarter" but very jealous younger brother of the brilliant Consulting Detective, whom he derisively refers to as "Sheer-luck." (In the Conan Doyle canon, "Sigerson" was an alias Sherlock Holmes used during his "missing years" after his falsely believed death-plunge at the Richenback Falls at the hands of his evil nemesis, Professor James Moriarty; while Mycroft Holmes was actually Sherlock's smarter brother.) In the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother, Sigerson begins an investigation, at the request of Sherlock, into the disappearance of a vital cache of government documents. Sherlock and Dr. John Watson leave England to travel to the Continent on another assignment, apparently confounded by the missing document mystery. Kahn, who in her life was a classically trained singer, was given the opportunity to showcase her impressive vocal talents as Jenny Hill/Bessie Underwood/Opera singer, a compulsive liar and Sigerson's love interest. The film is well worth watching if for nothing else than a zany drawing room musical scene when Sigerson and Jenny first meet, which culminates in the truly unforgettable, "Kangaroo Hop." Feldman is Sigerson's Watson, Sgt. Orville Sacker of Scotland Yard who possesses "photographic hearing," and who, along with Jenny, help Sigerson recover the documents and thwart Moriarty (with some invaluable behind-the-scenes assistance from Sherlock Holmes!) McKern is wonderfully evil as the new Moriarty, while DeLuise is a bumbling blackmailer. This film is fun, wacky, sweet and very off-beat. Kudos to Wilder for choosing to enlist his old partners Kahn and Feldman, providing yet another permanent chapter in their unforgettable and immortal careers! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All good and fine for me. *by M***I on July 19, 2026* Very prompt delivery and in fine condition. Plays fine as region 2 as expected> A hard to find movie. Thank you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Longtime favorite finally available on DVD *by D***L on February 15, 2014* My own personal history with this film is a bit unusual. While in the Navy in the late '70's, the ship I was stationed aboard made a homeport change halfway around the world, taking about two months. They had a limited number of movies and TV episodes to play on the closed-circuit system, and this was one of them, so we got to know it pretty well and I became a fan during that time. I would often catch myself reciting bits of dialogue, like "Good night, boys! Don't have bad dreams!" or "You've got a lovely vase!" "And you've got a lovely face!" It's been criticized for not having the most coherent plot in the world, but it's never bothered me. It's supposed to be silly and farcical, and Wilder's love for the source material shines through. The obvious comparison to contemporaneous film comedies is to those of Mel Brooks, especially since it stars many of his regular players, and it holds up as good as most of Brooks'. Given its age before coming out on DVD, I knew there wouldn't be much in the way of bonus features, but I have to say--with all due respect to Mr. Wilder--that there wasn't a whole lot to his commentary track. He does bring out some interesting details, such as the real fencing expert inside Sigerson's mechanical opponent and the uncredited cameo of Albert Finney. But there are long stretches where he has nothing to say. Obviously it's been a long time and he's not getting any younger, so he can be forgiven. It's too bad most of the principals (Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Leo McKern) were gone by the time this was put together (2006); I would have loved to hear their own takes. Even during those earliest viewings over 30 years ago, I found some lines of dialogue tricky to make out, especially ones sung during the opera scene in the last half hour. Anyone who encounters the same problem, don't hesitate to turn on the captions. Recommended to any who enjoy the classic Brooks films; just have enough sexy wine on hand! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/34415043-the-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-smarter-brother-1975](https://www.desertcart.us/products/34415043-the-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-smarter-brother-1975) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*