The film stars Carlyle Blackwell as Sherlock Holmes and George Seroff as Dr. Watson, with Betty Bird, Alexander Murski, and Livio Pavanelli in supporting roles.

[2] The Hound of the Baskervilles premiered on 8 August 1929 to generally positive reviews, with praise for Blackwell's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, although some criticized its uneven pacing.

Near his body, large paw prints are found, leading many to believe that the legendary Baskerville curse—the ghostly hound that haunts the family—has struck again.

Holmes decides to send Dr. Watson to accompany Sir Henry to Baskerville Hall while he remains in London to continue his investigation in secret.

Beryl, in a moment of fear, secretly warns Sir Henry to leave the moors, implying that he is in grave danger.

The terrifying howls of what seem to be a large beast are heard at night across the moors, adding to the belief that the Baskerville curse is real.

Stapleton has been using the legend of the hound to cover up his murderous plan, taking advantage of the family’s fear of the curse.

With the mystery solved, the curse of the Baskerville hound is exposed as a fabrication created by Stapleton’s greed and cunning.

[1] The British-based American actor Carlyle Blackwell was cast as Sherlock Holmes, selected for the role because he was considered "suitably Britannic.

Critic Troy Howarth noted that the film was "a commercial disaster," effectively ending German cinema's interest in Sherlock Holmes until 1936, when another version of The Hound of the Baskervilles was produced.