Sherlock Holmes – The Woman in Green (1945) — Basil Rathbone & Nigel Bruce
Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes with The Woman in Green (1945), a classic public domain mystery now streaming free in our Sherlock Holmes Movies. Starring Basil Rathbone & Nigel Bruce, this film brings Doyle’s legendary detective to life in a timeless story of intrigue and deduction.
Synopsis
Step into wartime London with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in The Woman in Green (1945). A sinister plot of hypnotism and blackmail draws Holmes into one of his darkest battles with Professor Moriarty. Stream the full public domain film now, free in our Sherlock Holmes Cinema.
Trivia & Background
- Moriarty’s Final Outing: This was the last time Rathbone’s Holmes faced Professor Moriarty, played chillingly by Henry Daniell.
- A Unique Story: The film doesn’t adapt a single Conan Doyle story, but mixes themes of hypnosis and blackmail into an original plot.
- Henry Daniell Trivia: Daniell, who plays Moriarty here, once screen-tested to play Holmes himself.
- Wartime Filmmaking: Universal reused sets due to WWII budget restrictions, relying on moody lighting to create atmosphere.
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