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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)
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Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 5
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Average Rating: 7.9/10
Runtime: 86 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: After being acquitted of murder, Sherlock Holmes' (Basil Rathbone) cunning nemesis Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) hatches a plot to steal the famous Star of Delhi from the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. In order to distract the... After being acquitted of murder, Sherlock Holmes' (Basil Rathbone) cunning nemesis Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) hatches a plot to steal the famous Star of Delhi from the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. In order to distract the master sleuth from this crime of the century, Moriarty sends anonymous death threats to young socialite Ann Brandon (Ida Lupino in an early role), forcing Holmes and Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) to split up to protect the jewels and prevent her murder. Based on a stage play by William Gillette, this second of the 14 films starring the classic pairing of Rathbone and Bruce is arguably considered the series' finest. [More]
Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, George Zucco
Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, George Zucco, Alan Marshal, Terry Kilburn, Henry Stephenson, E. E. Clive, Mary Gordon
Director: Alfred Werker
Director: Alfred Werker
Screenwriter: Edwin Blum, William A. Drake
Story: Arthur Conan Doyle
Producer: Gene Markey
Composer: Cyril Mockridge
Reviews for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Director Alfred L. Werker shows off a flair for the material, and we get scenes that appear composed, lit, and shot expressly for the most evocative publicity stills.
The perfect blend of mystery and comedy, showing off the series's potential for both.
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