The Spider Woman
“Grim mystery to hold you breathless!”
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Spider Woman (1943) TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-09
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John H. Watson
Gale Sondergaard
Adrea Spedding
Dennis Hoey
Insp. Lestrade
Vernon Downing
Norman Locke
Alec Craig
Radlik
Arthur Hohl
Adam Gilflower
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Teddy Infuhr
Larry (uncredited)
Donald Stuart
Artie - Shooting Gallery Attendant (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Fred Garvin (uncredited)
Belle Mitchell
Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Angelo Rossitto
Obongo - Pygmy (uncredited)
Sylvia Andrew
Charwoman (uncredited)
Marie De Becker
Charwoman (uncredited)
Jimmy Aubrey
News Vendor (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Frank Benson
Toy Doll Attendant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 24, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertram Millhauser
- Original Title
- The Spider Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle
Charles Van Enger
William Austin
Roy William Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Bertram Millhauser
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
William Austin
Editor
Roy William Neill
Director
Roy William Neill
Producer
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Spider Woman
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What is The Spider Woman about?
Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.
Who directed The Spider Woman?
The Spider Woman was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Spider Woman?
The principal cast of The Spider Woman includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Dennis Hoey, Vernon Downing.
When was The Spider Woman released and how long is it?
The Spider Woman was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spider Woman?
The Spider Woman holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).