The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

6.9/10 85 min Crime Mystery Thriller

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…

Cast

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

Holmes Herbert

Justice of the Court

George Regas

Henchman Mateo

Mary Forbes

Lady Conyngham

William Austin

Inquisitive Stranger

Leonard Mudie

Barrows - Moriarty's Attorney (uncredited)

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