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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

1942-12-25 · 68 min · ★ 6.4

Mystery · Thriller · Crime

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.

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Directors
Roy William Neill
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Basil RathboneBasil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceNigel BruceDoctor Watson
Lionel AtwillLionel AtwillProfessor Moriarty
William Post Jr.William Post Jr.Dr. Franz Tobel
Kaaren VerneKaaren VerneCharlotte Eberli
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
Holmes HerbertHolmes HerbertSir Reginald
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Hudson
Harry CordingHarry CordingJack Brady (uncredited)
Harold De BeckerPeg Leg (uncredited)
Paul FixPaul FixMueller (uncredited)
Henry VictorHenry VictorProfessor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)
John BurtonRAF Officer (uncredited)
Paul BryarPaul BryarSwiss Waiter (uncredited)
Whit BissellWhit BissellLondon Bobbie (uncredited)
Rudolph AndersRudolph AndersBraun (uncredited)
Colin KennyColin KennyScotland Yard Detective (uncredited)
George Burr MacannanGottfried (uncredited)
Harry WoodsHarry WoodsKurt (uncredited)

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