

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939-09-01 · 85 min · ★ 6.9
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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- Directors
- Alfred L. Werker
- Production companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceDr. Watson
Ida LupinoAnn Brandon
Alan MarshalJerrold Hunter
Terry KilburnBilly
George ZuccoProfessor Moriarty
Henry StephensonSir Ronald Ramsgate
E. E. CliveInspector Bristol
Arthur HohlHenchman Bassick
May BeattyMrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
Peter WillesLloyd Brandon
Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
Holmes HerbertJustice of the Court
George RegasHenchman Mateo
Mary ForbesLady Conyngham
William AustinInquisitive Stranger
Leonard MudieBarrows - Moriarty's Attorney (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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