Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.852 |
Directed By
Roy William Neill
Crew
Roy William Neill
Bertram Millhauser
Arthur Conan Doyle
Roy William Neill
Charles Van Enger
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
John B. Goodman
Harold H. MacArthur
Russell A. Gausman
Edward R. Robinson
Vera West
Edwin Wetzel
TOP CAST
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Doctor Watson
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Hillary Brooke
Sally Musgrave
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Halliwell Hobbes
Alfred Brunton, the butler
Milburn Stone
Capt. Pat Vickery
Minna Phillips
Mrs. Howells
Arthur Margetson
Dr. Bob Sexton
Gavin Muir
Phillip Musgrave
Frederick Worlock
Geoffrey Musgrave
Norma Varden
Gracie the Barmaid
Peter Lawford
Young Sailor at Bar
Olaf Hytten
Captain MacIntosh
Eric Snowden
Sailor Playing Piano
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