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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The (1939) Movie Reviews

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Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)

Harry Cording, 1st of 8 appearances (as second phoney policeman) Mary Forbes, 1st of 3 (Lady Conyngham) Holmes Herbert, 1st of 6 (Chief Justice) Leyland Hogdson, 1st of 7 (unspecified bobby) Arthur Hohl, 1st of 3...read the complete Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The (1939) review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)

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The Spinning Image (Jason Cook)

Bursting into a packed courtroom Sherlock Holmes proclaims that he has vital evidence that will destroy the alibi of the accused, none other than Professor Moriarty, who is on trial for murder. Alas he is too late, for the verdict of innocent has already...read the complete Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The (1939) review at The Spinning Image (Jason Cook)

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Screen Scene (Keith Dumble)

Rathbone in particular has become the Sherlock Holmes, with his piercing eyes, knife-sharpened features and finely-played trademark habits (the violin, the relentless drive and enthusiasm, the never-ending desire for knowledge). Bruce's Watson is also...read the complete Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The (1939) review at Screen Scene (Keith Dumble)