The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

(1939)Directed by Alfred L. Werker85 minCrime, Mystery, Thriller
The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!

Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…

Basil Rathboneas Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruceas Dr. Watson
Ida Lupinoas Ann Brandon
Alan Marshalas Jerrold Hunter
George Zuccoas Professor Moriarty
Henry Stephensonas Sir Ronald Ramsgate
E. E. Cliveas Inspector Bristol
Arthur Hohlas Henchman Bassick
May Beattyas Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
Peter Willesas Lloyd Brandon
Mary Gordonas Mrs. Hudson
Holmes Herbertas Justice of the Court
George Regasas Henchman Mateo
Mary Forbesas Lady Conyngham
FDFrank Dawsonas Dawes, Moriarty's servant
William Austinas Inquisitive Stranger
Anthony Kemble-Cooperas Tony Conyngham
Leonard Mudieas Barrows - Moriarty's Attorney (uncredited)
Robert Nobelas Foreman of the Jury (uncredited)
Ivan F. Simpsonas Gates - Trial Prosecutor (uncredited)
NFNeil Fitzgeraldas Clerk of the Court (uncredited)
Frank Bakeras Tompkins (uncredited)
Denis Greeneas Denis Green (uncredited)