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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

1943-09-17 · 68 min · ★ 6.9

Mystery · Crime · Thriller

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.

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Directors
Roy William Neill
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Basil RathboneBasil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceNigel BruceDoctor Watson
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
Hillary BrookeHillary BrookeSally Musgrave
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Hudson
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesAlfred Brunton, the butler
Milburn StoneMilburn StoneCapt. Pat Vickery
Minna PhillipsMinna PhillipsMrs. Howells
Arthur MargetsonArthur MargetsonDr. Bob Sexton
Gavin MuirGavin MuirPhillip Musgrave
Frederick WorlockFrederick WorlockGeoffrey Musgrave
Norma VardenNorma VardenGracie the Barmaid
Peter LawfordPeter LawfordYoung Sailor at Bar
Heather Wilde
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenCaptain MacIntosh
Eric SnowdenSailor Playing Piano

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