United States / Sep 17, 1943
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Minna Phillips | Mrs. Howells |
| Arthur Margetson | Dr. Bob Sexton |
| Gavin Muir | Phillip Musgrave |
| Frederick Worlock | Geoffrey Musgrave |
| Norma Varden | Gracie the Barmaid |
| Peter Lawford | Young Sailor at Bar |
| Heather Wilde | |
| Olaf Hytten | Captain MacIntosh |
| Eric Snowden | Sailor Playing Piano |
Genres
MysteryCrimeThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sherlock Holmes Faces Death |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures |
| Release date | 17 settembre 1943 |
| Production | Roy William Neill |
| Writer | Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Editing | Fred R. Feitshans Jr. |
| Cinematography | Charles Van Enger |
| Assistant directors | Roy William Neill |
| Camera operators | Charles Van Enger |
| Additional photography | Charles Van Enger |
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| Production design | Russell A. Gausman, John B. Goodman, Edward R. Robinson, Harold H. MacArthur |
| Art direction | John B. Goodman, Harold H. MacArthur, Russell A. Gausman, Edward R. Robinson |
| Set decoration | Russell A. Gausman, Edward R. Robinson, John B. Goodman, Harold H. MacArthur |
| Music | Edwin Wetzel, Bernard B. Brown, Hans J. Salter |
| Sound | Edwin Wetzel, Bernard B. Brown, Hans J. Salter |
| Costume design | Vera West |
| Makeup | Vera West |
| Hairstyling | Vera West |
| Collection | Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Feb 25, 1958 / 12
Physical media
United States / Jan 01, 1988 / NR / Key Video #7784 [VHS] 68 minutes
TV
Russia / Feb 02, 2001 / 12+ / First Channel TV Russia
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