
Feature film — 1939
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)
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
On screen
Cast & crew

Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce
Dr. Watson

Ida Lupino
Ann Brandon

Alan Marshal
Jerrold Hunter

Terry Kilburn
Billy

George Zucco
Professor Moriarty

Henry Stephenson
Sir Ronald Ramsgate

E. E. Clive
Inspector Bristol

Arthur Hohl
Henchman Bassick

May Beatty
Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper

Peter Willes
Lloyd Brandon

Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
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