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.
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) is a mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Roy William Neill, released on September 17, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey and Hillary Brooke. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 98 ratings.
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Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Doctor Watson
Dennis Hoey
as Inspector Lestrade
Hillary Brooke
as Sally Musgrave
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Hudson
Halliwell Hobbes
as Alfred Brunton, the butler
Milburn Stone
as Capt. Pat Vickery
Minna Phillips
as Mrs. Howells
Arthur Margetson
as Dr. Bob Sexton
Gavin Muir
as Phillip Musgrave
Frederick Worlock
as Geoffrey Musgrave
Norma Varden
as Gracie the Barmaid
Directed by Roy William Neill, written by Bertram Millhauser and Arthur Conan Doyle, produced by Roy William Neill.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 98 ratings.
Murky Murders at Musgrave Manor. Oh I do like this one, this is what I want from my Sherlock Holmes, a sneaky little murder mystery to be solved all set inside a rickety old manor that oozes foreboding as our protagonists walk up the path. A manor that has secret chambers, creaking floorboards, creaking servants, the mystery basement, and of course the impending glee of knowing Holmes & Watson are thrust into a…
Reviewed on December 28, 2019
“Watson” (Nigel Bruce) has offered his professional services to a wartime convalescent home where his assistant “Sexton” (Arthur Margetson) is mysteriously stabbed in the neck. Determined not to expose his war-weary patients to a formal police investigation, he secures the services of “Holmes” (Basil Rathbone) to get to the bottom of things. As soon as he arrives, he discovers that the house belongs to the…
Reviewed on June 26, 2022
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The main cast of Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, Hillary Brooke and Mary Gordon. The film was directed by Roy William Neill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death was released on September 17, 1943 and runs for 1h 8m.
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 98 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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