Sherlock Holmes Faces Death(1943)
Overview
During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
Director
Roy William Neill
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Doctor Watson
Dennis Hoey
as Inspector Lestrade
Hillary Brooke
as Sally Musgrave
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Hudson
Halliwell Hobbes
as Alfred Brunton, the butler
Milburn Stone
as Capt. Pat Vickery
Minna Phillips
as Mrs. Howells
Arthur Margetson
as Dr. Bob Sexton
Gavin Muir
as Phillip Musgrave
Frederick Worlock
as Geoffrey Musgrave
Norma Varden
as Gracie the Barmaid
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1943
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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What is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death about?▼
During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes Faces Death?▼
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death was directed by Roy William Neill and released in 1943. It is a mystery, crime, thriller film.
How long is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death?▼
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes Faces Death?▼
The cast of Sherlock Holmes Faces Death includes Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Dennis Hoey as Inspector Lestrade, Hillary Brooke as Sally Musgrave, Mary Gordon as Mrs. Hudson and more.
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