The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
“The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!”
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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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. Watson
Ida Lupino
Ann Brandon
Alan Marshal
Jerrold Hunter
Terry Kilburn
Billy
George Zucco
Professor Moriarty
Henry Stephenson
Sir Ronald Ramsgate
E. E. Clive
Inspector Bristol
Arthur Hohl
Henchman Bassick
May Beatty
Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
Peter Willes
Lloyd Brandon
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Holmes Herbert
Justice of the Court
George Regas
Henchman Mateo
Mary Forbes
Lady Conyngham
Frank Dawson
Dawes, Moriarty's servant
William Austin
Inquisitive Stranger
Anthony Kemble-Cooper
Tony Conyngham
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Blum, William Absalom Drake
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Edwin Blum, William Absalom Drake, William Gillette, Arthur Conan Doyle
Leon Shamroy
Robert Bischoff
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Blum
Screenplay
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Robert Bischoff
Editor
William Absalom Drake
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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What is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes about?
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…
Who directed The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshal, Terry Kilburn.
When was The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).