Top 10 Detective Films Featuring Butlers

Description: While primarily a thriller, the film includes a butler, Dr. Hartz, who is involved in the mysterious disappearance of a passenger on a train. His role adds to the intrigue and misdirection.

Fact: This was one of Alfred Hitchcock's last British films before moving to Hollywood.

Description: In this adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel, Sherlock Holmes investigates the Baskerville curse with the help of the butler, Barrymore, who holds secrets that could solve the mystery.

Fact: This was the first film to feature Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, setting the standard for many future portrayals.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, this classic features a butler, Martha, who helps unravel the mystery surrounding the ghost of a sea captain in a haunted house. The film blends romance, comedy, and mystery.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by R.A. Dick and has been remade for television several times.

Description: A millionaire offers a group of people $10,000 each to spend the night in a haunted house. The butler, Watson Pritchard, adds to the eerie atmosphere with his tales of past horrors, becoming integral to the unfolding mystery.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use the "Emergo" gimmick, where a plastic skeleton was flown over the audience during a key scene.

Description: In this film, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson encounter a mysterious woman and a butler, who is more than he seems, leading to an adventure involving espionage and intrigue.

Fact: The film was directed by Billy Wilder and was intended to be the first of a series, but it was not successful at the box office.

Description: Miss Marple investigates a murder at a film set, where the butler, Mr. Stringer, provides key insights into the characters and their motives. The film is based on Agatha Christie's novel.

Fact: The film features a star-studded cast including Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson.

Description: A weekend at an English country house in the 1930s turns into a murder mystery, with the butler, Mr. Parks, at the center of the investigation. The film intricately weaves the upstairs-downstairs dynamics with a classic whodunit plot.

Fact: The film was inspired by the works of Agatha Christie and the real-life murder case that inspired "The Rules of the Game." It also features an ensemble cast including Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith, and Michael Gambon.

Description: A brother and sister move into a haunted house, with the butler, Ben, playing a crucial role in uncovering the dark secrets of the house. The film is a blend of ghost story and mystery.

Fact: This film was one of the first to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: In this remake of the 1927 silent film, a group of relatives gather at a creepy mansion to hear the reading of a will, with the butler, Mammy Pleasant, playing a pivotal role in the ensuing mystery and horror elements.

Fact: This film was one of the last directed by Radley Metzger, known for his work in adult films before transitioning to mainstream cinema.

Description: A comedic take on the classic mystery genre, where a butler, Edwin, becomes the prime suspect in a murder at a mystery writer's convention. The film plays with the trope of "the butler did it" in a humorous and self-aware manner.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada and features a mix of well-known and up-and-coming actors, providing a light-hearted twist on the traditional mystery.