Arthur Conan Doyle's super sleuth Sherlock Holmes(Basil Rathbone) and his assistant Dr. Watson(Nigel Bruce)work seriously to save the British war effort. Holmes is again up against his arch enemy, Professor Moriarty(Lionel Atwill), who is now working for the Nazi and they must be stopped for getting their hands on information concerning a crucial new bomb site. While investigating Holmes takes on a few disguises: an old German bookseller, a Swiss inventor and even a criminal named Lascar.
Also featured in this crime thriller is Dennis Hoey as inspector Lestrade, Holmes Herbert, Kaaren Verne and once again Mary Gordon plays Mrs. Hudson the faithful housekeeper at 221B Baker Street. For some reason I thought Rathbone appeared less intense as usual. And although Atwill is known for being a good villain he is bland compared to Henry Daniell as Moriarty. NOTE: The USA release runs 68 minutes...12 minutes less than the UK film.
Also featured in this crime thriller is Dennis Hoey as inspector Lestrade, Holmes Herbert, Kaaren Verne and once again Mary Gordon plays Mrs. Hudson the faithful housekeeper at 221B Baker Street. For some reason I thought Rathbone appeared less intense as usual. And although Atwill is known for being a good villain he is bland compared to Henry Daniell as Moriarty. NOTE: The USA release runs 68 minutes...12 minutes less than the UK film.