Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
“THE MASTER MINDS OF MYSTERY!”
Synopsis
England, at the start of World War Two. Mysterious wireless broadcasts, apparently from Nazi Germany are heard over the BBC. They warn of acts of terror in England, just before they take place. Baffled, the Defense Committee call in Sherlock Holmes.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-09
Top Cast
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Doctor Watson
Evelyn Ankers
Kitty
Reginald Denny
Sir Evan Barham
Thomas Gomez
R.F. Meade
Henry Daniell
Sir Anthony Lloyd
Montagu Love
General Jerome Lawford
Olaf Hytten
Admiral Sir John Fabian Prentiss
Leyland Hodgson
Captain Roland Shore
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Hillary Brooke
Jill Grandis
Harry Cording
Camberwell
Herbert Evans
Smithson - Barham's Butler (uncredited)
Fred Graham
Meade's Henchman (uncredited)
Gavin Muir
BBC Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Edgar Barrier
Voice of Terror (voice) (uncredited)
Bobby Hale
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 20, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Riggs, John Bright
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Lynn Riggs, John Bright, Arthur Conan Doyle
Frank Skinner
Elwood Bredell
Russell F. Schoengarth
Department Leadership Roster
John Rawlins
Director
Vera West
Costume Design
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Lynn Riggs
Screenplay
John Bright
Screenplay
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
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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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What is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror about?
England, at the start of World War Two. Mysterious wireless broadcasts, apparently from Nazi Germany are heard over the BBC. They warn of acts of terror in England, just before they take place. Baffled, the Defense Committee call in Sherlock Holmes.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
The principal cast of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Evelyn Ankers, Reginald Denny, Thomas Gomez.
When was Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror released and how long is it?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).