The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · Movie · NR · 85 min · ★ 6.9 · 95% critics
A master criminal sets out to outsmart a famous detective by luring him into a maze of distractions while a seemingly perfect crime takes shape. As ominous murders stir fear across London, the investigation becomes a tense race to see whether justice can keep up with a brilliantly planned scheme.
Based on Sherlock Holmes
Also known as Sherlock Holmes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · Sherlock Holmes
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Details
- Years
- 1939
- Release date
- 1939-09-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (165 votes)
About
If you enjoy classic detective stories with a crafty villain, a string of unsettling murders, and a moody London vibe, this should fit; Not for you if you want fast pacing or modern grit like Kiss Me Deadly.
Pros: keeps you guessing; clever cat-and-mouse; foggy London atmosphere | Cons: familiar mystery beats; some dated elements
Themes
- detective
- murder
- black and white
- head bashed in
- jewel
- tower of london
- crown jewels
- chinchilla foot
- playing flute
- club foot
- sherlock holmes
- sleuth
Cast & crew
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
Directed by Alfred L. Werker