Dressed to Kill
“Queen…of a crime cult!”
Synopsis
A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate.
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Trailer - Sherlock Holmes: Dressed To Kill (1946)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-15
Top Cast
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John H. Watson
Patricia Morison
Mrs. Hilda Courtney
Frederick Worlock
Colonel Cavanaugh
Harry Cording
Hamid
Carl Harbord
Inspector Hopkins
Holmes Herbert
Ebenezer Crabtree
Edmund Breon
Julian 'Stinky' Emery
Patricia Cameron
Evelyn Clifford
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Ian Wolfe
Commissioner of Scotland Yard
Leyland Hodgson
Tour Guide
Marjorie Bennett
Antique Shop Assistant (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Detective at Murder Scene
Frank Baker
Photographer
Sally Shepherd
Wallace Scott
Joe Cisto
Jack Curtis
Pub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Lee
- Original Title
- Dressed to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Leonard Lee, Frank Gruber, Arthur Conan Doyle
Maury Gertsman
Saul A. Goodkind
Roy William Neill, Howard Benedict
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Director
Leonard Lee
Screenplay
Roy William Neill
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dressed to Kill
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What is Dressed to Kill about?
A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate.
Who directed Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Dressed to Kill?
The principal cast of Dressed to Kill includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison, Frederick Worlock, Harry Cording.
When was Dressed to Kill released and how long is it?
Dressed to Kill was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).