Dressed to Kill
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Dressed to Kill

(1946)Directed by Roy William Neill72 minMystery, Crime, Thriller
“Queen…of a crime cult!”

Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) wants the Bank of England printing plates that a convicted thief in Dartmoor prison has hidden inside three music boxes. When the ordinary people who bought those boxes start turning up dead, Holmes and Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) take the case, with Roy William Neill directing. It was Rathbone's last turn in the part, and Holmes goes after the boxes and whoever is killing for them.

Basil Rathboneas Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruceas Dr. John H. Watson
Patricia Morisonas Mrs. Hilda Courtney
Frederick Worlockas Colonel Cavanaugh
Carl Harbordas Inspector Hopkins
Holmes Herbertas Ebenezer Crabtree
Edmund Breonas Julian 'Stinky' Emery
Patricia Cameronas Evelyn Clifford
Mary Gordonas Mrs. Hudson
Ian Wolfeas Commissioner of Scotland Yard
Leyland Hodgsonas Tour Guide
Marjorie Bennettas Antique Shop Assistant (uncredited)
William H. O'Brienas Detective at Murder Scene
Frank Bakeras Photographer
Wallace Scottas Joe Cisto
Jack Curtisas Pub Patron (uncredited)
Cyril Delevantias Convict at Dartmoor Prison (uncredited)
Charlie Hallas Cab Driver (uncredited)
Olaf Hyttenas Alfred - Auction House Bookkeeper (uncredited)
Frank Millsas Pub Patron (uncredited)
Lillian Bronsonas Minister's Wife (uncredited)
BHBobby Haleas Pub Patron (uncredited)