The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!
19391h 25m6.9(170 votes)
CrimeMysteryThriller
Synopsis
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…
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) is a crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Alfred L. Werker. It stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, and Ida Lupino. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 170 votes.
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Director
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Who stars in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, and Alan Marshal, and was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
How long is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.
When did The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes come out?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was released in 1939.
What genre is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.
Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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