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Terror by Night

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In London, Lady Margaret Carstairs and her son, Roland, engage renowned detective Sherlock Holmes to accompany them back home to Scotland as protection for their priceless gem, the Star of Rhodesia. When Roland turns up murdered and the Star disappears, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson investigate, only to discover another murder, and a strange connection with Watson's acquaintance Maj. Duncan-Bleek.
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Phil Hall Examiner.com 01/07/2016
3/5
A fun entry in the Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce series. Go to Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 04/13/2008
4/5
Mark Bourne DVDJournal.com 04/06/2006
These production-line pulp yarns -- Hollywood's Bazooka Bubble Gum -- couldn't have given the terrific Rathbone any sense of challenge or growth as an actor. Nor do they ask much of the viewer, but they can be undemandingly entertaining period bric. Go to Full Review Michael W. Phillips, Jr. Goatdog's Movies 12/06/2005
2.5/5
In this very short film ... so much comic relief feels like desperate attempts to pad an already skimpy story. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 08/24/2005
B
It can be forgiven for its many flaws. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 08/11/2005
2/5
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Ted B. @Movieaddicted Nov 5 4.0 stars; Basil Rathbone is Sherlock Holmes. No one else seems to fulfill the perception, both physically and personally, as well as he does. If you read any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books, you visualize Rathbone as Sherlock. This is a great movie series, with Nigel Bruce as a perfect Dr. Watson sidekick to Rathbone. The chemistry between them makes this series. This episode is one of my favorites because it is pure mystery on a train. As opposed to some of the other episodes, which were more World War II driven. See more jason c @RT93441580 08/20/2024 I must admit to my bias, even though I have watched just about everything Holmes out there, I love Basil Rathbone. I know this series is not canon, but I just marvel at his portrayal. Add the fact that I spent 6 years in Europe and travelled the train system extensively, and there you have have it. My unbiased opinion would be 3 star for this movie out of Rathbone/Bruce movies. See more nick s @Nick_S 11/08/2023 A fun ride with two colourful protagonists. The only negatives were the convoluted setup and plot conveniences. They made the story feel very improbable. Still, if you're a Rathbone and Bruce fan like me you'll enjoy it. See more 04/24/2023 Rating: 6/10. 62/100 See more Josh G @RT66757610 03/08/2023 The best shot of the Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone films and the best acted. A tense film with a perfect runtime, well written script and a contain setting that works really well. See more 01/29/2018 Classic. If you are in the mood best Basil film ever. See more Read all reviews
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Roy William Neill

Director

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce

Dr. John H. Watson

Alan Mowbray

Maj. Duncan-Bleek

Dennis Hoey

Inspector Lestrade

Renee Godfrey

Vivian Vedder

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Synopsis In London, Lady Margaret Carstairs and her son, Roland, engage renowned detective Sherlock Holmes to accompany them back home to Scotland as protection for their priceless gem, the Star of Rhodesia. When Roland turns up murdered and the Star disappears, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson investigate, only to discover another murder, and a strange connection with Watson's acquaintance Maj. Duncan-Bleek.
Director
Roy William Neill
Producer
Roy William Neill
Screenwriter
Frank Gruber
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 1, 1946, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2012
Runtime
1h 0m
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