Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon(1942)
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Overview
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Director
Roy William Neill
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Doctor Watson
Lionel Atwill
as Professor Moriarty
William Post Jr.
as Dr. Franz Tobel
Kaaren Verne
as Charlotte Eberli
Dennis Hoey
as Inspector Lestrade
Holmes Herbert
as Sir Reginald
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Hudson
Harry Cording
as Jack Brady (uncredited)
Harold De Becker
as Peg Leg (uncredited)
Paul Fix
as Mueller (uncredited)
Henry Victor
as Professor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1942
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942).
What is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon about?▼
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?▼
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was directed by Roy William Neill and released in 1942. It is a mystery, thriller, crime film.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?▼
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?▼
The cast of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon includes Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Lionel Atwill as Professor Moriarty, William Post Jr. as Dr. Franz Tobel, Kaaren Verne as Charlotte Eberli and more.
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