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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
“The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!”
6.9 / 10• 1939• 1h 25m•NR• English
CrimeMysteryThriller
Storyline
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…
Cast & Crew
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alfred L. Werker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
