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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942): Cast & Plot

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942) movie poster

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror is a 1942 mystery thriller directed by John Rawlins, starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Barrier and Reginald Denny. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Director
John Rawlins
Genres
Mystery , Crime , Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror About?

The premise of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

England on the eve of World War II is haunted by mysterious wireless broadcasts that appear to come from Nazi Germany and are aired by the BBC. The messages ominously foretell terrorist acts in the country just before they occur. Stumped, the Defense Committee summons Sherlock Holmes to uncover the source and prevent the looming attacks.

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror Cast & Characters

Basil Rathbone leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Edgar Barrier as Voice of Terror (voice) (uncredited) and Reginald Denny as Sir Evan Barham. Directed by John Rawlins; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Rawlins

More films directed by John Rawlins: Lost Lagoon, Fort Defiance, Massacre River and Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome.

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Plot

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror Plot Summary

What happens in Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Holmes is summoned to the Inner Council of British Intelligence by Sir Evan Barham to help foil a dangerous Nazi spy operation threatening Britain. The spy network is led by an elusive figure known as The Voice of Terror, who broadcasts secret messages via radio. These broadcasts, surprisingly, are recorded in the UK on phonograph records but are transmitted from Germany, making the case complex and deeply rooted in deception.

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The whole story of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror, scene by scene

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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror.

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How Well Do You Know Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars in Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

3 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1935 Vauxhall Light Six.

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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror released?

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror was released on September 18, 1942.

Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror was directed by John Rawlins.

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Who is in the cast of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror?

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Barrier as Voice of Terror (voice) (uncredited) and Reginald Denny as Sir Evan Barham, among 17 credited actors.

Does Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror have a post-credit scene?

No. Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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