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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

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6.3/10 • 121

1942-12-251h 8m

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Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!

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.

Directors
Roy William Neill
Editors
Otto Ludwig

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  1. Basil Rathbone

    Basil Rathbone

    Sherlock Holmes

  2. Nigel Bruce

    Nigel Bruce

    Doctor Watson

  3. Lionel Atwill

    Lionel Atwill

    Professor Moriarty

  4. William Post Jr.

    William Post Jr.

    Dr. Franz Tobel

  5. Kaaren Verne

    Kaaren Verne

    Charlotte Eberli

  6. Dennis Hoey

    Dennis Hoey

    Inspector Lestrade

  7. Holmes Herbert

    Holmes Herbert

    Sir Reginald

  8. Mary Gordon

    Mary Gordon

    Mrs. Hudson

  9. Harry Cording

    Harry Cording

    Jack Brady (uncredited)

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CinemaSerf

Jun 26, 2022

7/10

This time our daring duo rescue an innovative Swiss scientist who has developed a game-changing bomb sight that could help give the allies victory. He is brought swiftly to London whereupon he dismantles his apparatus and gives it to four accomplished scientists to keep safe (I suspect, with hindsight, they may have politely declined the honour!). Anyway, he is kidnapped and Holmes and Watson now have to race against their nemesis, Professor Moriarty (Lionel Atwill), to track down the scientist and his kit. A touch preposterous, really - and perhaps just ten minutes too long but still good fun.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Keywords
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