Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sherlock Holmes
Doctor Watson
Inspector Lestrade
Sally Musgrave
Mrs. Hudson
Alfred Brunton, the butler
Capt. Pat Vickery
Mrs. Howells
Dr. Bob Sexton
Phillip Musgrave
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