Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

Name: Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1942-09-18
Duration: 1 h 5 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Evelyn Ankers, Reginald Denny, Thomas Gomez

1942·Movie·NR·65 min·★ 6.5(110)

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“THE MASTER MINDS OF MYSTERY!”

England, at the start of World War Two. Mysterious wireless broadcasts, apparently from Nazi Germany are heard over the BBC. They warn of acts of terror in England, just before they take place. Baffled, the Defense Committee call in Sherlock Holmes.

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About Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror is a 1942 English-language crime, mystery and thriller film directed by John Rawlins. The cast is led by Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Evelyn Ankers. It has a runtime of 1h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, The Roku Channel, Xumo Play.

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 18, 1942, and carries a NR certification.

Director: John Rawlins
Writers: Arthur Conan Doyle, John Bright, Lynn Riggs
Release date: September 18, 1942
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures

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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror cast & crew

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror was directed by John Rawlins and written by Arthur Conan Doyle, John Bright, and Lynn Riggs.

The cast features Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Evelyn Ankers as Kitty, Reginald Denny as Sir Evan Barham, Thomas Gomez as R.F. Meade, and Henry Daniell as Sir Anthony Lloyd.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Skinner and cinematography is by Elwood Bredell.

Is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror worth watching?

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 110 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 5m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, mystery, and thriller, Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror is worth a place on your watchlist.

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