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A young woman turns to Holmes for protection when she's menaced by an escaped killer seeking missing treasure. However, when the woman is kidnapped, Holmes and Watson must penetrate the city's criminal underworld to find her.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a complex investigation involving a missing treasure, a mysterious woman named Mary Morstan, and a dangerous pursuit across London. The case unfolds with elements of betrayal, secret societies, and a race against time to uncover the truth behind a series of enigmatic clues and deadly encounters.
This early sound adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's story was generally well-received for its faithful adaptation and Arthur Wontner's portrayal of Holmes. While not as iconic as later versions, it's appreciated for its atmospheric noir style and effective suspense.
Praised for Arthur Wontner's nuanced performance as Sherlock Holmes.
Appreciated for its atmospheric depiction of Victorian London and its suspenseful plot.
Considered a solid, if less famous, adaptation of the classic Conan Doyle novel.
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Arthur Wontner portrayed Sherlock Holmes in five films, making him one of the most prolific actors to play the famous detective on screen during the early sound era.
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When a peg-legged prisoner (Graham Soutten) reveals a secret in return for his escape and is then betrayed, he bides his time before escaping and setting about claiming the treasure for himself. He has been away for such a long time that so...