Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
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In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
- Lionel AtwillProfessor Moriarty
- William Post Jr.Dr. Franz Tobel
- Kaaren VerneCharlotte Eberli
- Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
- Holmes HerbertSir Reginald
- Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
- Harry CordingJack Brady (uncredited)
- Harold De BeckerPeg Leg (uncredited)
- Paul FixMueller (uncredited)
- Henry VictorProfessor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edward T. Lowe Jr., Scott Darling, Edmund L. Hartmann
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What Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is based on
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is based on The Adventure of the Dancing Men (1905) by Arthur Conan Doyle.
1905
The Adventure of the Dancing Men
By Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon: quick answers
What should I watch before Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Watch The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939), and Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942) first.
What comes after Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Next in the series: Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943), and The Spider Woman (1943).
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon on?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
If you liked Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, try Sherlock Holmes in Washington, Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill.
What is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon based on?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is based on The Adventure of the Dancing Men (1905) by Arthur Conan Doyle.