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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
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Title: Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Release Date: 17 Sep 1943

Runtime: 1h 8m

Genre: Mystery, Crime, Horror

Director: Universal Pictures

Production Companies: Universal Pictures

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (79 votes)

Cast

  • Sherlock Holmes: Basil Rathbone
  • Doctor Watson: Nigel Bruce
  • Inspector Lestrade: Dennis Hoey
  • Sally Musgrave: Hillary Brooke
  • Mrs. Hudson: Mary Gordon
  • Alfred Brunton, the butler: Halliwell Hobbes
  • Capt. Pat Vickery: Milburn Stone
  • Mrs. Howells: Minna Phillips
  • Dr. Bob Sexton: Arthur Margetson
  • Phillip Musgrave: Gavin Muir
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