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Sherlock Holmes in Washington 1943

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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
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83 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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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.

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“Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson travel to Washington D.C. to protect a vital secret document.”

Reasons to watch
  • 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.
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  • 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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