The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

1939 · 85 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (180 votes)
Dir. Alfred L. Werker · Starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshal, Terry Kilburn, George Zucco · Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection

“The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!”

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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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A delightful dance of wits unfolds as Holmes and Moriarty engage in a cerebral duel. Expect sharp dialogue, intricate puzzles, and a charmingly old-fashioned atmosphere that keeps you guessing until the very end.

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