A young woman turns to Sherlock 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.
Is it worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for grainy, black-and-white mystery movies from the early thirties, you might find something to like here. If you need snappy pacing or modern tension, skip it. This is strictly for people who want to see how Holmes was portrayed before the big-budget revivals took over. I...
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"Is it worth the watch? If you have a soft spot for grainy, black-and-white mystery movies from the early thirties, you might find something to like here. If you need snappy pacing or modern tension, skip it. This is strictly for people who want to see how Holmes was portrayed before the big-budget revivals took over. It’s not exactly a thrill ride. It feels more like a stage play that someone accidentally left a camera running during. 🧐 The Holmes Factor Arthur Wontner as Holmes is... well, he..."
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