The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939, English. Directed by Alfred L. Werker.
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…
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDr. Watson
- Ida LupinoAnn Brandon
- Alan MarshalJerrold Hunter
- Terry KilburnBilly
- George ZuccoProfessor Moriarty
- Henry StephensonSir Ronald Ramsgate
- E. E. CliveInspector Bristol
- Arthur HohlHenchman Bassick
- May BeattyMrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
- Peter WillesLloyd Brandon
- Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edwin Blum, William Absalom Drake
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What The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is based on
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is based on Sherlock Holmes by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle.
Sherlock Holmes
By William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: quick answers
What should I watch before The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
Watch The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) first.
What comes after The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
Next in the series: Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942), Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), and Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943).
Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
If you liked The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, try Terror by Night, The Pearl of Death, Sherlock Holmes in Washington.
Who directed The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) was directed by Alfred L. Werker and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino.
What is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes based on?
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is based on Sherlock Holmes by William Gillette and Arthur Conan Doyle.