The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes(1939)
The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!
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…
Movie: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Ann Brandon
Jerrold Hunter
Billy
Professor Moriarty
Sir Ronald Ramsgate
Inspector Bristol
Henchman Bassick
Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
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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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1939-09-01
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The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!
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