
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!
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9/1/1939Runtime
85 minsOverview
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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A classic cat-and-mouse duel between master detective and master criminal, unfolding with the precise logic and theatrical confidence of 1930s studio filmmaking. Holmes must unravel an elaborate scheme before Moriarty outsmarts him for good.
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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
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