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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!

  • Sep 1, 1939
  • 1h 25m
  • NR

6.9/10

TMDB user score
182 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a 1939 crime and mystery film directed by Alfred L. Werker. Its leading cast includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Ida Lupino. It runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. It belongs to the Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection.

Synopsis

Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…

Synopsis from TMDB.

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Time needed
1 hour 25 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.9/10 from 182 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes
  • Nigel Bruce Dr. Watson
  • Ida Lupino Ann Brandon
  • Alan Marshal Jerrold Hunter
  • Terry Kilburn Billy
  • George Zucco Professor Moriarty
  • Henry Stephenson Sir Ronald Ramsgate
  • E. E. Clive Inspector Bristol
  • Arthur Hohl Henchman Bassick
  • May Beatty Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
  • Peter Willes Lloyd Brandon
  • Mary Gordon Mrs. Hudson
  • Holmes Herbert Justice of the Court
  • George Regas Henchman Mateo
  • Mary Forbes Lady Conyngham
  • Frank Dawson Dawes, Moriarty's servant
  • William Austin Inquisitive Stranger
  • Anthony Kemble-Cooper Tony Conyngham

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