Sherlock Holmes in Washington(1943)
“The Mystery Master in America!”
Overview
In World War II, a British secret agent carrying a vitally important document is kidnapped en route to Washington. The British government calls on Sherlock Holmes to recover it.
Director
Roy William Neill
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Doctor Watson
Marjorie Lord
as Nancy Partridge
Henry Daniell
as William Easter
George Zucco
as Heinrich Hinckel aka Richard Stanley
John Archer
as Naval Lt. Pete Merriam
Gavin Muir
as Mr. Lang, government agent
Edmund MacDonald
as Detective Lt. Grogan
Don Terry
as Howe
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Hudson
Bradley Page
as Cady
Clarence Muse
as George
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1943
Runtime
1h 11m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington?▼
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What is Sherlock Holmes in Washington about?▼
In World War II, a British secret agent carrying a vitally important document is kidnapped en route to Washington. The British government calls on Sherlock Holmes to recover it.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes in Washington?▼
Sherlock Holmes in Washington was directed by Roy William Neill and released in 1943. It is a mystery, crime, thriller film.
How long is Sherlock Holmes in Washington?▼
Sherlock Holmes in Washington has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes in Washington?▼
The cast of Sherlock Holmes in Washington includes Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Marjorie Lord as Nancy Partridge, Henry Daniell as William Easter, George Zucco as Heinrich Hinckel aka Richard Stanley and more.
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