Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
1942, English. Directed by John Rawlins.
THE MASTER MINDS OF MYSTERY!
England, at the start of World War Two. Mysterious wireless broadcasts, apparently from Nazi Germany are heard over the BBC. They warn of acts of terror in England, just before they take place. Baffled, the Defense Committee call in Sherlock Holmes.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John RawlinsDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
- Evelyn AnkersKitty
- Reginald DennySir Evan Barham
- Thomas GomezR.F. Meade
- Henry DaniellSir Anthony Lloyd
- Montagu LoveGeneral Jerome Lawford
- Olaf HyttenAdmiral Sir John Fabian Prentiss
- Leyland HodgsonCaptain Roland Shore
- Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
- Hillary BrookeJill Grandis
- Harry CordingCamberwell
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arthur Conan Doyle, John Bright, Lynn Riggs
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What Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror is based on
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror is based on His Last Bow (1917) by Arthur Conan Doyle.
1917
His Last Bow
By Arthur Conan Doyle
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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror: quick answers
What should I watch before Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
Watch The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939) first.
What comes after Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
Next in the series: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), and Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943).
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 122 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Does Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror on?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
If you liked Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror, try Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, Sherlock Holmes in Washington.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942) was directed by John Rawlins and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Evelyn Ankers.
What is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror based on?
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror is based on His Last Bow (1917) by Arthur Conan Doyle.