Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
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Synopsis
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) TRAILER
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Doctor Watson
Lionel Atwill
Professor Moriarty
William Post Jr.
Dr. Franz Tobel
Kaaren Verne
Charlotte Eberli
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Holmes Herbert
Sir Reginald
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Harry Cording
Jack Brady (uncredited)
Harold De Becker
Peg Leg (uncredited)
Paul Fix
Mueller (uncredited)
Henry Victor
Professor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)
John Burton
RAF Officer (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
Swiss Waiter (uncredited)
Whit Bissell
London Bobbie (uncredited)
Rudolph Anders
Braun (uncredited)
Colin Kenny
Scotland Yard Detective (uncredited)
George Burr Macannan
Gottfried (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Scott Darling, Edmund L. Hartmann
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner, Richard Hageman, Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Scott Darling, Edmund L. Hartmann, Arthur Conan Doyle
Frank Skinner, Richard Hageman, Hans J. Salter
Lester White
Otto Ludwig
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Screenplay
Scott Darling
Screenplay
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Edmund L. Hartmann
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
Lester White
Director of Photography
Otto Ludwig
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
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What is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon about?
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
The principal cast of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr., Kaaren Verne.
When was Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon released and how long is it?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was composed by Frank Skinner, Richard Hageman, Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).