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Feature film — 1939

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

6.91h 25mCrime — Mystery — Thriller

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…

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20th Century Fox

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Director: Alfred L. Werker

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Cast & crew

Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson

Nigel Bruce

Dr. Watson

Ida Lupino as Ann Brandon

Ida Lupino

Ann Brandon

Alan Marshal as Jerrold Hunter

Alan Marshal

Jerrold Hunter

Terry Kilburn as Billy

Terry Kilburn

Billy

George Zucco as Professor Moriarty

George Zucco

Professor Moriarty

Henry Stephenson as Sir Ronald Ramsgate

Henry Stephenson

Sir Ronald Ramsgate

E. E. Clive as Inspector Bristol

E. E. Clive

Inspector Bristol

Arthur Hohl as Henchman Bassick

Arthur Hohl

Henchman Bassick

May Beatty as Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper

May Beatty

Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper

Peter Willes as Lloyd Brandon

Peter Willes

Lloyd Brandon

Mary Gordon as Mrs. Hudson

Mary Gordon

Mrs. Hudson

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