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1946 · Mystery / Crime / Thriller · English · Black and white · Approximately 60 minutes
About the film
Sherlock Holmes boards the overnight train to Scotland to guard a precious diamond. What should be a straightforward journey becomes a dangerous investigation when theft and murder strike aboard the train.
With Dr Watson and Inspector Lestrade alongside him, Holmes must sift through the passengers’ stories and spot the deception before the culprit escapes. Confined carriages, suspicious strangers and a jewel worth killing for make every stop a fresh risk.
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Cast and production
Director and producer: Roy William Neill
Stars: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr Watson
Also featuring: Alan Mowbray, Renee Godfrey, Dennis Hoey as Inspector Lestrade, Billy Bevan and Skelton Knaggs
Screenplay: Frank Gruber
Characters: Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Production and distribution: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Behind the picture
This was Dennis Hoey’s final appearance as Lestrade in the series. Although the credits refer to a Conan Doyle story, the AFI Catalog notes that the particular source has not been identified.
Film information: AFI Catalog.
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The Woman in Green (1945)
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