Sherlock Holmes in Washington 1943
“The Mystery Master in America!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
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What is Sherlock Holmes in Washington?
Sherlock Holmes in Washington is a 1943 mystery, crime, and thriller film. The story follows Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson as they travel to Washington D.C.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1943
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 24, 1943
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 88 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~71 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Overview
Sherlock Holmes in Washington is a 1943 mystery, crime, and thriller film. The story follows Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson as they travel to Washington D.C. to prevent a secret document from falling into enemy hands during World War II.
As the third film produced at Universal, the movie marks a turning point in the series. It serves as an experiment by shifting Holmes out of London and into more familiar climes for a largely American audience, and it is the last film in the series to deal explicitly with the ongoing World War II.
Should you watch it?
“Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson travel to Washington D.C. to protect a vital secret document.”
- Features Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson on a mission in Washington D.C.
- Incorporates themes related to the ongoing World War II.
- Offers a departure from the series' usual London setting.
- The film shifts the setting away from London into more familiar American climes.
Watch it if you enjoy mystery and crime thrillers set during World War II.
The film is a mystery, crime, and thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes.
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Is this film worth watching?
The film is noted as a turning point in the series that experiments with new settings.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place in Washington D.C. during World War II.
What genre does this film fall into?
The film is categorized as a mystery, crime, and thriller.
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