The Woman in Green
“From her LIPS — poison that bred MURDER!”
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.
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THE WOMAN IN GREEN (1945) | Sherlock Holmes [Modern Cinematic Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-16
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John Watson
Hillary Brooke
Lydia Marlowe
Henry Daniell
Professor James Moriarty
Paul Cavanagh
Sir George Fenwick
Matthew Boulton
Inspector Gregson
Eve Amber
Maude Fenwick
Frederick Worlock
Dr. Onslow
Percival Vivian
Dr. Simnell
Coulter Irwin
Corporal Williams
Sally Shepherd
Crandon
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
John Burton
Waring the Mesmerist (uncredited)
Harold De Becker
Shoelace Vendor Henchman (uncredited)
Tony Ellis
Carter the Hypnotized Subject (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Bar Patron (seen in mirror) (uncredited)
Kay Harding
4th Victim (uncredited)
Alec Harford
Commissioner of the CID (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertram Millhauser
- Original Title
- The Woman in Green
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle
Virgil Miller
Edward Curtiss
Roy William Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Roy William Neill
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Roy William Neill
Director
Bertram Millhauser
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman in Green
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What is The Woman in Green about?
Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.
Who directed The Woman in Green?
The Woman in Green was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Woman in Green?
The principal cast of The Woman in Green includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Hillary Brooke, Henry Daniell, Paul Cavanagh.
When was The Woman in Green released and how long is it?
The Woman in Green was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Is The Woman in Green based on a book or true story?
The Woman in Green is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woman in Green?
The Woman in Green holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).