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The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century! - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Title: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Release Date: 1 Sep 1939

Runtime: 1h 25m

Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Director: 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 6.846 (146 votes)

Cast

  • Sherlock Holmes: Basil Rathbone
  • Dr. Watson: Nigel Bruce
  • Ann Brandon: Ida Lupino
  • Jerrold Hunter: Alan Marshal
  • Billy: Terry Kilburn
  • Professor Moriarty: George Zucco
  • Sir Ronald Ramsgate: Henry Stephenson
  • Inspector Bristol: E. E. Clive
  • Henchman Bassick: Arthur Hohl
  • Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper: May Beatty
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