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The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
Holmes faces his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) in the second film of the scries. The devious Professor attempts to distract Holmes with a series of mysteries until the detective discovers Moriarty's master-plan: an elaborate plot to steal the Crown Jewels. The incomparable Ida Lapino provides excellent support as the woman Holmes must protect.
Sherlock Holmes And The Secret Weapon
Inspired by Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Dancing Men", Holmes and Watson are called to protect an inventor, Dr Franz Tobel, from the Nazis. Tobel's invention, a superior bomb-sight, could provide a significant advantage in the war, but is the doctor all he seems? The ever devious Professor Moriarty (Lionel Atwill) is in the employ of the Nazis, who also have their eyes on the weapon.
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Atmospheric
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Made in 1942 but do not expect scratched or faded celluloid. Black and White but the lighting, sound and resolution are superb (proper HD), the acting precise and the pace of the plot perfect. Sometimes there is a tendency towards the theatrical, the fights are obviously staged and the outdoor scenes look a bit too indoor, but this was made 3 generations ago. Even so, Basil Rathbone is still the best Sherlock Holmes ever, and the production, for all its technical faults, is wonderfully atmospheric.
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Rated: 4.0 stars out of 5 from 2 ratings
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Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
| Release Date: | 12/03/2007 |
| Production Year: | 1942 |
| Run Time: | 143 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | B & W |
Special Features:
- Preservation featurette with Robert Gtt
- Audio commentary with Richard Valley on "The adventures of Sherlock Holmes"
- Extensive production notes by Richard Valley
- Photo gallery
