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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Seen it?

1943 | 68 min | Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Sherlock Holmes or Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, start here.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 8 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1943: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roy William Neill

  • Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
  • Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
  • Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
  • Hillary BrookeSally Musgrave
  • Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
  • Halliwell HobbesAlfred Brunton, the butler
  • Milburn StoneCapt. Pat Vickery
  • Minna PhillipsMrs. Howells
  • Arthur MargetsonDr. Bob Sexton
  • Gavin MuirPhillip Musgrave