A series of fourteen films based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories was released between 1939 and 1946; the British actors Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce played Holmes and Dr. John Watson, respectively. The first two films in the series were produced by 20th Century Fox and released in 1939. The studio stopped making the films after these, but Universal Pictures acquired the rights from the Doyle estate and produced a further twelve films. Although the films from 20th Century Fox had large budgets, high production values, and were set in the Victorian era, Universal updated the films to the contemporary era of the Second World War, and produced them as B pictures with lower budgets. Both Rathbone and Bruce continued their roles when the series changed studios, as did Mary Gordon, who played the recurring character, Mrs. Hudson.
The Hound of the Baskervilles

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On the misty moorland, a legendary beast is said to roam, threatening the life of a young heir.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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The renowned detective embarks on a thrilling pursuit to capture his cunning nemesis, Professor Moriarty, as he plots the most audacious crime in history.

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

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Sherlock Holmes is summoned by the Intelligence Inner Council to thwart a Nazi saboteur's predictions of new attacks broadcasted via the "Voice of Terror" radio.

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

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In this gripping adventure, a brilliant Swiss inventor's revolutionary bomb sight technology becomes the target of a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, as they race against time to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

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In this action-packed thriller, the iconic detective duo, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, embark on a perilous adventure to the nation's capital, Washington D.C., to thwart a sinister plot to steal a highly classified document that could compromise national security.

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

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Murder takes place at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson seeks the expertise of Sherlock Holmes to unravel the mystery amidst a multitude of suspects, including the owners and staff.

The Spider Woman

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Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.

The Scarlet Claw

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A gruesome murder takes place in a small village, with the victim's throat brutally torn out. As the villagers become convinced that a monstrous creature is responsible, a renowned detective from Quebec arrives on the scene, determined to uncover the truth behind the killing and prove that a human hand is at play.

The Pearl of Death

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The theft of a notorious pearl sets off a chain reaction of gruesome killings, prompting the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes to unravel the dark connection between the two.

The House of Fear

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The game's afoot! In this thrilling mystery, the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes uncovers a chilling trail of murders at a castle, where each victim receives a ominous package of orange pips before meeting their demise.

The Woman in Green

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Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.

Pursuit to Algiers

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Holmes is recruited to escort the heir to a European throne safely back to his homeland after his father's assassination.

Terror by Night

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When the fabled Star of Rhodesia diamond is stolen on a London to Edinburgh train and the son of its owner is murdered, Sherlock Holmes must discover which of his suspicious fellow passengers is responsible.

Dressed to Kill

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Sherlock Holmes sets out to discover why a trio of murderous villains, including a dangerously attractive female, are desperate to obtain three unassuming and inexpensive little music boxes.

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