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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

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The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!

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…

Cast & Crew

Director
Alfred L. Werker
  • Profile picture of Basil Rathbone
    Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone
  • Profile picture of Nigel Bruce
    Dr. Watson Nigel Bruce
  • Profile picture of Ida Lupino
    Ann Brandon Ida Lupino
  • Profile picture of Alan Marshal
    Jerrold Hunter Alan Marshal
  • Profile picture of Terry Kilburn
    Billy Terry Kilburn
  • Profile picture of George Zucco
    Professor Moriarty George Zucco
  • Profile picture of Henry Stephenson
    Sir Ronald Ramsgate Henry Stephenson
  • Profile picture of E. E. Clive
    Inspector Bristol E. E. Clive

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