Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942)
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.
Director: Roy William Neill
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: December 25, 1942
Cast
- Basil Rathbone - Sherlock Holmes
- Nigel Bruce - Doctor Watson
- Lionel Atwill - Professor Moriarty
- William Post Jr. - Dr. Franz Tobel
- Kaaren Verne - Charlotte Eberli
- Dennis Hoey - Inspector Lestrade
- Holmes Herbert - Sir Reginald
- Mary Gordon - Mrs. Hudson
- Harry Cording - Jack Brady (uncredited)
- Harold De Becker - Peg Leg (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Scott Darling (Screenplay)
- Edward T. Lowe Jr. (Screenplay)
- Edmund L. Hartmann (Screenplay)
- Arthur Conan Doyle (Story)
- Edward T. Lowe Jr. (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Lester White
Editing: Otto Ludwig
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Human Trafficking Nightmare
Keywords
london, england, kidnapping, switzerland, world war ii, invention, black and white, gestapo, war effort, secret code, bomb -sight, dancing men, false bottomed trunk, moriarty, holmes vs moriarty, sherlock holmes
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was directed by Roy William Neill.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr., Kaaren Verne, Dennis Hoey.
- How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is a Mystery, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon produced?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
- The themes of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon include: Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Human Trafficking Nightmare.