Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (20th Century-Fox)
Opened in Chicago on Friday, September 15, 1939, at the Apollo theatre, Randolph at Clark, an ad, for the same date, reads: "Brilliant Battle of Wits! . . . World's Master Detective Against Super-crime Genius! . . . A woman in love, the victim; the British Crown Jewels, the loot! . . . Grisly clues! Fiendish murders! . . . More thrilling than Hound of the Baskervilles . . . Today, 845 a.m."; Reviews: Chicago Tribune-"-Basil Rathbone Makes Sherlock Live on Screen . . . Mr. Rathbone, identical in appearance with Holmes as I have always imagined him, is adroit, suave, human, and mentally and physically quick as a flash. He is, as always, the finished actor and polished gentleman . . . Nigel Bruce is perfect as devoted, blundering Dr. Watson." [Sat., Sept. 16, '39, p. 11]; Chicago Daily Times--"If you ask us, this Sherlock Holmes series of films is one of the best ideas the studios have had in some time. The pictures are skillfully produced and well-acted, they're first rate mysteries, and they're concerned, of course, with the most celebrated and brilliant detective ever created in fiction all of which are good reasons why you ought to like them. This is the second, and we're certain yo'ull enjoy it as much as you did 'Hound of the Baskervilles.'" [Tues., Sept. 19, '39, p. 30]
Opened in Chicago on Friday, September 15, 1939, at the Apollo theatre, Randolph at Clark, an ad, for the same date, reads: "Brilliant Battle of Wits! . . . World's Master Detective Against Super-crime Genius! . . . A woman in love, the victim; the British Crown Jewels, the loot! . . . Grisly clues! Fiendish murders! . . . More thrilling than Hound of the Baskervilles . . . Today, 845 a.m."; Reviews: Chicago Tribune-"-Basil Rathbone Makes Sherlock Live on Screen . . . Mr. Rathbone, identical in appearance with Holmes as I have always imagined him, is adroit, suave, human, and mentally and physically quick as a flash. He is, as always, the finished actor and polished gentleman . . . Nigel Bruce is perfect as devoted, blundering Dr. Watson." [Sat., Sept. 16, '39, p. 11]; Chicago Daily Times--"If you ask us, this Sherlock Holmes series of films is one of the best ideas the studios have had in some time. The pictures are skillfully produced and well-acted, they're first rate mysteries, and they're concerned, of course, with the most celebrated and brilliant detective ever created in fiction all of which are good reasons why you ought to like them. This is the second, and we're certain yo'ull enjoy it as much as you did 'Hound of the Baskervilles.'" [Tues., Sept. 19, '39, p. 30]
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- How long is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?1 hour and 25 minutes
- When was The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes released?September 1, 1939
- What is the IMDb rating of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?7.2 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?Dr. Watson, Ann Brandon, Billy, Professor Moriarty, Bassick, Mrs. Hudson, and Craigin
- What is the plot of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?The master sleuth hunts his archenemy, Professor Moriarty, who is planning the crime of the century.
- What is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes rated?Approved
- What genre is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?Crime, Mystery, and Thriller
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