Sherlock Holmes and the House of Fear

1h 9m 1945

Brief Synopsis

Seven rich men retire to a Scottish castle and promptly begin to die in violent fashion. Each death is preceded by the delivery of orange pips to the next target. As all the likely victims are heaviliy insured, Sherlock Holmes is asked by the insurance companies to investigate.

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Roy William Neill

Director

Film Details

Genre
Suspense/Mystery
Crime
Thriller
Release Date
1945

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 9m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes investigates the murder of a group of seven club members.

Director

Roy William Neill

Director

Film Details

Genre
Suspense/Mystery
Crime
Thriller
Release Date
1945

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 9m
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Theatrical Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1

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The House of Fear

October 21, 2009
Sherlock Holmes investigates the murder of a group of seven club members.

Producer: Roy William Neill
Director: Roy William Neill
Screenplay: Roy Chanslor; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (story "The Adventure of the Five Orange Pips")
Cinematography: Virgil Miller
Art Direction: John B. Goodman, Eugene Lourie
Music: Paul Sawtell (uncredited)
Film Editing: Saul Goodkind
Cast: Basil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes), Nigel Bruce (Doctor Watson), Aubrey Mather (Alastair), Dennis Hoey (Lestrade), Paul Cavanagh (Simon Merrivale), Holmes Herbert (Alan Cosgrave), Harry Cording (John Simpson), Sally Shepherd (Mrs. Monteith), Gavin Muir (Chalmers), Florette Hillier (Alison MacGregor), David Clyde (Alex MacGregor).
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The House Of Fear

The House of Fear

Sherlock Holmes investigates the murder of a group of seven club members. Producer: Roy William Neill Director: Roy William Neill Screenplay: Roy Chanslor; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (story "The Adventure of the Five Orange Pips") Cinematography: Virgil Miller Art Direction: John B. Goodman, Eugene Lourie Music: Paul Sawtell (uncredited) Film Editing: Saul Goodkind Cast: Basil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes), Nigel Bruce (Doctor Watson), Aubrey Mather (Alastair), Dennis Hoey (Lestrade), Paul Cavanagh (Simon Merrivale), Holmes Herbert (Alan Cosgrave), Harry Cording (John Simpson), Sally Shepherd (Mrs. Monteith), Gavin Muir (Chalmers), Florette Hillier (Alison MacGregor), David Clyde (Alex MacGregor). BW-69m.

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