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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

NR19421h 8mRoy William Neill
IMDb 6.5

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"Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!"

In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.

MysteryThrillerCrime
London, EnglandKidnappingSwitzerlandWorld War IiInventionBlack And WhiteGestapoWar EffortSecret CodeBomb -sight

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What is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) about?

In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.

Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon stars Basil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes), Nigel Bruce (Doctor Watson), Lionel Atwill (Professor Moriarty), William Post Jr. (Dr. Franz Tobel), Kaaren Verne (Charlotte Eberli). The film was directed by Roy William Neill.

How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942. It is rated NR.

Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon worth watching?

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Mystery, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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