Movie poster for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
TMDb Rating
6.9/10

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939)

CrimeMysteryThriller
85 min

"The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!"

Plot Summary

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…

Director

Alfred L. Werker

Top Cast

Basil RathboneNigel BruceIda LupinoAlan MarshalTerry Kilburn

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