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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A legendary beast is said to stalk the misty moors, threatening the very existence of a young aristocrat.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

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A cunning detective embarks on a thrilling pursuit to capture his brilliant nemesis, Professor Moriarty, as he orchestrates the most audacious theft in history.

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

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A legendary detective must thwart a Nazi spy's evil scheme, deciphering ominous radio messages that hint at impending attacks.

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

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In this thrilling adventure, a brilliant Swiss inventor's groundbreaking bomb sight technology sets off a heart-pumping game of cat and mouse between the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his trusted sidekick, Doctor Watson, as they frantically work to stop the technology from being misused.

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

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In this thrilling adventure, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson journey to Washington D.C. to foil a dangerous plot to steal a top-secret document, putting national security at risk.

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

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A renowned detective, Dr. Watson, teams up with the brilliant Sherlock Holmes to solve a murder at a convalescent home, where a complex web of suspects unfolds.

The Spider Woman

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A mastermind orchestrates a series of bizarre "pajama suicides", putting Sherlock Holmes' exceptional detective skills to the test in a thrilling mystery that rivals the cleverness of Moriarty.

The Scarlet Claw

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In a rural village, a gruesome murder takes place, leaving the community in shock.

The Pearl of Death

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A string of gruesome murders unfolds in the wake of a daring pearl heist, compelling the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes to unravel the dark connection between the crimes.

The House of Fear

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A gruesome series of murders takes place at a castle, preceded by the arrival of enigmatic orange pips sent to each doomed victim.

The Woman in Green

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Gruesome murders plague London, with each victim found with a severed finger, prompting Scotland Yard's frantic search for answers.

Pursuit to Algiers

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The renowned detective Sherlock Holmes is tasked with protecting the young heir to a European throne as the prince returns home following the brutal assassination of his father.

Terror by Night

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A renowned detective embarks on a thrilling investigation aboard a London to Edinburgh train, unraveling a complex web of clues to uncover the truth behind a wealthy man's son's murder and the theft of a priceless diamond.

Dressed to Kill

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A tenacious detective uncovers the sinister motivations behind a ruthless gang's relentless pursuit of three ordinary music boxes, led by a captivating female nemesis.

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