The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(1939)
“The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!”
Overview
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…
Director
Alfred L. Werker
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Dr. Watson
Ida Lupino
as Ann Brandon
Alan Marshal
as Jerrold Hunter
Terry Kilburn
as Billy
George Zucco
as Professor Moriarty
Henry Stephenson
as Sir Ronald Ramsgate
E. E. Clive
as Inspector Bristol
Arthur Hohl
as Henchman Bassick
May Beatty
as Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
Peter Willes
as Lloyd Brandon
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Hudson
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1939
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?▼
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What is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes about?▼
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…
Who directed The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?▼
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Alfred L. Werker and released in 1939. It is a crime, mystery, thriller film.
How long is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?▼
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?▼
The cast of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes includes Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson, Ida Lupino as Ann Brandon, Alan Marshal as Jerrold Hunter, Terry Kilburn as Billy and more.
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