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The Spider Woman (1943)

Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".

  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Basil RathboneBasil RathboneSherlock Holmes
  • Photo of Nigel BruceNigel BruceDr. John H. Watson
  • Photo of Gale SondergaardGale SondergaardAdrea Spedding
  • Photo of Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyInsp. Lestrade
  • Photo of Vernon DowningVernon DowningNorman Locke
  • Photo of Alec CraigAlec CraigRadlik
  • Photo of Arthur HohlArthur HohlAdam Gilflower
  • Photo of Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Hudson
  • Photo of Teddy InfuhrTeddy InfuhrLarry (uncredited)
  • Photo of Donald StuartDonald StuartArtie - Shooting Gallery Attendant (uncredited)

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