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1939•85 min•Crime, Mystery, Thriller

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes worth watching? With a rating of 6.9/10, this Crime, Mystery, Thriller film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Basil Rathbone
Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Nigel BruceDr. Watson
Ida Lupino
Ida LupinoAnn Brandon
Alan Marshal
Alan MarshalJerrold Hunter
Terry Kilburn
Terry KilburnBilly
George Zucco
George ZuccoProfessor Moriarty
Henry Stephenson
Henry StephensonSir Ronald Ramsgate
E. E. Clive
E. E. CliveInspector Bristol
Arthur Hohl
Arthur HohlHenchman Bassick
May Beatty
May BeattyMrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has received mixed reviews with a 6.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Mystery, Thriller movies.

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes hit or flop?

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has received average ratings (6.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller movie that Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, ...

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Critic Reviews

CinemaSerfJun 22, 2022
★ 8

My personal favourite of these Rathbone/Bruce combinations. This time, the fiendishly clever Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) intends the crime of the century and so has Holmes and Watson distracted by an ominous series of murders whilst he sets about perpetrating his true desire. Henry Stephenson also chips into this accomplished murder-mystery that keeps you guessing for quite a while. The atmosphere of a foggy London all adds to the dramatic effect of this film and Rathbone and Bruce are clearly now on their way to establishing their own, definitive, characterisations of their fictional alter-egos.