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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.8 / 100
1939·Crime / Mystery / Thriller·1h 25m

THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES

“The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!”

Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…

Above the Line
Alfred L. Werker·DirectorEdwin Blum·ScreenplayWilliam Absalom Drake·ScreenplayLeon Shamroy·Director of PhotographyRobert Bischoff·Editor
Cast
Basil Rathbone·Sherlock HolmesNigel Bruce·Dr. WatsonIda Lupino·Ann BrandonAlan Marshal·Jerrold HunterTerry Kilburn·BillyGeorge Zucco·Professor MoriartyHenry Stephenson·Sir Ronald RamsgateE. E. Clive·Inspector BristolArthur Hohl·Henchman BassickMay Beatty·Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Alfred L. Werker·Director
Writing· 2
Edwin Blum·ScreenplayWilliam Absalom Drake·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Leon Shamroy·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Robert Bischoff·Editor
Production· 1
Darryl F. Zanuck·Producer
By the Numbers
81.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#C18E5B
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Mood
Mysterious, Classic
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features two men in profile, facing each other against an orange-brown background. The man on the left has dark hair and is wearing a light-colored s”

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Key Elements
Pipe
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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