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The Little Picture House · Classic cinema
1945 · Mystery / Crime / Thriller · English · Black and white · Approximately 68 minutes
About the film
A series of disturbing murders leaves Scotland Yard searching for a connection. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson enter a world of wealthy suspects, hidden fears and a glamorous woman whose charm conceals a dangerous purpose.
As the investigation draws Holmes towards hypnotism and blackmail, the shadow of Professor Moriarty falls across the case. The detective must look beyond the apparent evidence to discover who is controlling events—and how to escape the trap being prepared for him.
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Cast and production
Director and producer: Roy William Neill
Stars: Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes; Nigel Bruce as Dr Watson; Hillary Brooke as Lydia Marlowe
Also featuring: Henry Daniell as Professor Moriarty, Paul Cavanagh and Matthew Boulton
Screenplay: Bertram Millhauser
Characters: Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Production and distribution: Universal Pictures
Country: United States
Behind the picture
The film’s working title was Invitation to Death. Its screen credit draws on Conan Doyle’s characters rather than identifying a particular story as its source.
Film information: AFI Catalog. Running times vary between surviving editions.
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