The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Year: 1939

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Alfred L. Werker

MysteryCrimeThrillerThrillers and murder mysteriesIntriguing and suspenseful murder mysteries

A battle of intellects unfolds as Professor Moriarity, having eluded conviction once more, devises a murderous scheme to eliminate his greatest foe, Sherlock Holmes, by forcing him to miss the chance to stop the perfect crime. The plot may involve a family curse, the Crown Jewels of England, or another mysterious element.

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