

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943-09-17 · 68 min · ★ 6.9
During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
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- Directors
- Roy William Neill
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
Hillary BrookeSally Musgrave
Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
Halliwell HobbesAlfred Brunton, the butler
Milburn StoneCapt. Pat Vickery
Minna PhillipsMrs. Howells
Arthur MargetsonDr. Bob Sexton
Gavin MuirPhillip Musgrave
Frederick WorlockGeoffrey Musgrave
Norma VardenGracie the Barmaid
Peter LawfordYoung Sailor at Bar
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