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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.4 / 100
1943·Crime / Horror / Mystery·1h 8m

SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.

Above the Line
Roy William Neill·DirectorBertram Millhauser·ScreenplayArthur Conan Doyle·StoryCharles Van Enger·Director of PhotographyEdwin Wetzel·Sound DesignerFred R. Feitshans Jr.·Editor
Cast
Basil Rathbone·Sherlock HolmesNigel Bruce·Doctor WatsonDennis Hoey·Inspector LestradeHillary Brooke·Sally MusgraveMary Gordon·Mrs. HudsonHalliwell Hobbes·Alfred Brunton, the butlerMilburn Stone·Capt. Pat VickeryMinna Phillips·Mrs. HowellsArthur Margetson·Dr. Bob SextonGavin Muir·Phillip Musgrave
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Roy William Neill·Director
Writing· 2
Bertram Millhauser·ScreenplayArthur Conan Doyle·Story
Camera· 1
Charles Van Enger·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Edwin Wetzel·Sound DesignerBernard B. Brown·Sound DirectorHans J. Salter·Music Director
Art & Design· 5
John B. Goodman·Art DirectionHarold H. MacArthur·Art DirectionVera West·Costume DesignRussell A. Gausman·Set DecorationEdward R. Robinson·Set Decoration
Production· 1
Roy William Neill·Producer
By the Numbers
76.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#768C9E
Mood
Suspenseful, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features three individuals, two men and one woman, with their faces looking upwards and slightly to the right, against a dark blue background. The wo”

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Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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