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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

September 1, 1939 (US) Crime, Mystery, Thriller • 85m

Overview

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…

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Top Billed Cast

Basil Rathbone
Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Ida Lupino
Ida Lupino

Ann Brandon

Alan Marshal
Alan Marshal

Jerrold Hunter

George Zucco
George Zucco

Professor Moriarty

Henry Stephenson
Henry Stephenson

Sir Ronald Ramsgate

E. E. Clive
E. E. Clive

Inspector Bristol

Arthur Hohl
Arthur Hohl

Henchman Bassick

May Beatty
May Beatty

Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper

Peter Willes
Peter Willes

Lloyd Brandon

Mary Gordon
Mary Gordon

Mrs. Hudson

Holmes Herbert
Holmes Herbert

Justice of the Court

George Regas
George Regas

Henchman Mateo

Mary Forbes
Mary Forbes

Lady Conyngham

Frank Dawson
Frank Dawson

Dawes, Moriarty's servant

William Austin
William Austin

Inquisitive Stranger

Leonard Mudie
Leonard Mudie

Barrows - Moriarty's Attorney (uncredited)

Robert Nobel
Robert Nobel

Foreman of the Jury (uncredited)

Ivan F. Simpson
Ivan F. Simpson

Gates - Trial Prosecutor (uncredited)

Neil Fitzgerald
Neil Fitzgerald

Clerk of the Court (uncredited)

Frank Baker
Frank Baker

Tompkins (uncredited)

Denis Greene
Denis Greene

Denis Green (uncredited)

Robert Cory
Robert Cory

Tower Sentry (uncredited)

Gordon Hart
Gordon Hart

Guard (uncredited)

Keith Hitchcock
Keith Hitchcock

Constable (uncredited)

Ivo Henderson
Ivo Henderson

Bobby (uncredited)

Leyland Hodgson
Leyland Hodgson

Bobby (uncredited)

Boyd Irwin
Boyd Irwin

Bobby (uncredited)

Charles Irwin
Charles Irwin

Marine Sergeant (uncredited)

Robert R. Stephenson
Robert R. Stephenson

Cabby (uncredited)

Harry Cording
Harry Cording

Second Fake Constable (uncredited)

Eric Wilton
Eric Wilton

Conyngham Butler (uncredited)

Frank Benson
Frank Benson

Cockney (uncredited)

Ted Billings
Ted Billings

Pub Customer (uncredited)

Herbert Evans
Herbert Evans

Scotland Yard Man (uncredited)

Crew


Reviews

CinemaSerf

⭐ 8/10

June 22, 2022

My personal favourite of these Rathbone/Bruce combinations. This time, the fiendishly clever Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) intends the crime of the century and so has Holmes and Watson distracted by an ominous series of murders whilst he sets about perpetrating his true desire. Henry Stephenson also chips into this accomplished murder-mystery that keeps you guessing for quite a while. The atmosphere of a foggy London all adds to the dramatic … read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

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Revenue

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