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Terror by Night (1946)

APPROVED 60 min  -  Mystery | Thriller  -   1 February 1946 (USA)
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When the fabled Star of Rhodesia diamond is stolen on a London to Edinburgh train and the son of its owner is murdered, Sherlock Holmes must discover which of his suspicious fellow passengers is responsible.

Director:

Roy William Neill

Writers:

Frank Gruber (screenplay), Arthur Conan Doyle (adapted from a story by)

Stars:

Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Alan Mowbray
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Terror by Night -- A precious jewel is stolen on the train and the owner is blamed for its disappearance. Sherlock Holmes will find out what really happened. Terror by Night -- When the fabled Star of Rhodesia diamond is stolen on a London to Edinburgh train and the son of its owner murdered, Holmes must discover which of his suspicious fellow passengers is responsible.
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Basil Rathbone ...
Nigel Bruce Nigel Bruce ...
Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray ...
Maj. Duncan-Bleek
Dennis Hoey Dennis Hoey ...
Renee Godfrey Renee Godfrey ...
Vivian Vedder
Frederick Worlock Frederick Worlock ...
Prof. William Kilbane (as Frederic Worlock)
Mary Forbes Mary Forbes ...
Lady Margaret Carstairs
Skelton Knaggs Skelton Knaggs ...
Sands - Moran's Accomplice
Billy Bevan Billy Bevan ...
Passenger Car Attendant Taking Tickets
Geoffrey Steele Geoffrey Steele ...
Hon. Roland Carstairs
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Storyline

Holmes is hired by Roland Carstairs to prevent the theft of the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond owned by Carstairs' mother, Lady Margaret. Believing the diamond will be stolen on a train trip from London to Edinburgh, Holmes deftly switches diamonds with Lady Margaret while in her compartment. Soon after, Roland is murdered and the fake diamond is stolen. Red herrings abound as Holmes, aided by Dr. Watson and Inspector Lestrade, discover the murderer's hiding place and deduce that long-time foe Moriarty's henchman Colonel Sebastian Moran is somehow involved in the crime. Written by Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Diamond | Train | Sherlock Holmes | Theft | Inspector  | See more »

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MURDER... at 90 Miles an Hour! See more »

Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Sherlock Holmes: Terror by Night See more »

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

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Production Co:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

C. Aubrey Smith appeared as an elderly gentlemen sitting on a train platform approximately 49 minutes into the film. See more »

Goofs

Miscellaneous: The exterior shots of the train show different trains, including a model and non-British trains. See more »

Quotes

Lady Margaret Carstairs: [presenting her diamond] My husband gave it to me on our fifth wedding anniversary.
Sherlock Holmes: 423 carats, isn't it?
Lady Margaret Carstairs: The original diamond was over 700 carats.
Sherlock Holmes: Really?
Lady Margaret Carstairs: [to her son] Your father had it cut. Less ostentatious.
Dr. John H. Watson: Less ostentatious? It's as big as a duck's egg.
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Referenced in World's Greatest Dad (2009) See more »