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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

NR1h 25m1939Alfred L. Werker
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 80%
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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…

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) about?

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…

Who stars in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes stars Basil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes), Nigel Bruce (Dr. Watson), Ida Lupino (Ann Brandon), Alan Marshal (Jerrold Hunter), Terry Kilburn (Billy). The film was directed by Alfred L. Werker.

How long is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated NR.

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Crime, Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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