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The Spider Woman

1943-12-10 · 63 min · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Crime · Thriller

Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.

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

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Basil RathboneBasil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceNigel BruceDr. John H. Watson
Gale SondergaardGale SondergaardAdrea Spedding
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyInsp. Lestrade
Vernon DowningVernon DowningNorman Locke
Alec CraigAlec CraigRadlik
Arthur HohlArthur HohlAdam Gilflower
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Hudson
Teddy InfuhrTeddy InfuhrLarry (uncredited)
Donald StuartDonald StuartArtie - Shooting Gallery Attendant (uncredited)
Harry CordingHarry CordingFred Garvin (uncredited)
Belle MitchellBelle MitchellFortune Teller (uncredited)
Angelo RossittoAngelo RossittoObongo - Pygmy (uncredited)
Sylvia AndrewSylvia AndrewCharwoman (uncredited)
Marie De BeckerCharwoman (uncredited)
Jimmy AubreyJimmy AubreyNews Vendor (uncredited)
Brandon BeachCarnival Patron (uncredited)
Frank BensonToy Doll Attendant (uncredited)
Lydia BilbrookLydia BilbrookSusan (uncredited)
John BurtonRadio Announcer (uncredited)

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