Dressed to Kill
1946, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
Queen…of a crime cult!
A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone): watch order
Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDr. John H. Watson
- Patricia MorisonMrs. Hilda Courtney
- Frederick WorlockColonel Cavanaugh
- Harry CordingHamid
- Carl HarbordInspector Hopkins
- Holmes HerbertEbenezer Crabtree
- Edmund BreonJulian 'Stinky' Emery
- Patricia CameronEvelyn Clifford
- Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
- Ian WolfeCommissioner of Scotland Yard
- Leyland HodgsonTour Guide
Details
- Released
- 24 May 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Conan Doyle, Leonard Lee
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News & fan talk
Watch before Dressed to Kill
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · 6.8/10
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9/10
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The Spider Woman
1943 · 7.0/10
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The Scarlet Claw
1944 · 7.0/10
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The Pearl of Death
1944 · 7.1/10
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The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9/10
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The Woman in Green
1945 · 6.5/10
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Pursuit to Algiers
1945 · 6.8/10
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Terror by Night
1946 · 6.6/10
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Dressed to Kill: quick answers
What should I watch before Dressed to Kill?
Watch The House of Fear (1945), The Woman in Green (1945), Pursuit to Algiers (1945), and Terror by Night (1946) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is Dressed to Kill worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Dressed to Kill have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dressed to Kill. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dressed to Kill parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dressed to Kill is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dressed to Kill on?
Dressed to Kill isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dressed to Kill?
If you liked Dressed to Kill, try Sherlock Holmes in Washington, Terror by Night, All the Devils Are Here.
Who directed Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill (1946) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison.