Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Sep 17, 1943

1h 8m

★ 6.8

Overview

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.

Genres

Mystery

Crime

Horror

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death Trailers

Cast

Sherlock Holmes

Basil Rathbone

Doctor Watson

Nigel Bruce

Inspector Lestrade

Dennis Hoey

Sally Musgrave

Hillary Brooke

Mrs. Hudson

Mary Gordon

Alfred Brunton, the butler

Halliwell Hobbes

Capt. Pat Vickery

Milburn Stone

Mrs. Howells

Minna Phillips

Dr. Bob Sexton

Arthur Margetson

Phillip Musgrave

Gavin Muir

Geoffrey Musgrave

Frederick Worlock

Gracie the Barmaid

Norma Varden

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