The Woman in Green

19451945
ApprovedApproved
1h 8min

Basil Rathbone, Eve Amber, Hillary Brooke, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh, and Henry Daniell in The Woman in Green (1945)

Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a di... Read allSherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.

Director
- Roy William Neill
Writers
- Bertram Millhauser(original screenplay)
- Arthur Conan Doyle(based on the story "The Adventures of the Empty House" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Stars

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Basil Rathbone, Hillary Brooke, and Nigel Bruce in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone, Hillary Brooke, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh, and Henry Daniell in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone, Hillary Brooke, and Nigel Bruce in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone, Eve Amber, Hillary Brooke, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh, and Henry Daniell in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone, Eve Amber, Hillary Brooke, Nigel Bruce, Paul Cavanagh, and Henry Daniell in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone, Eve Amber, and Nigel Bruce in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in The Woman in Green (1945)

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in The Woman in Green (1945)

Sherlock Holmesas Sherlock Holmes

Dr. Watsonas Dr. Watson

Lydia Marlowas Lydia Marlow

Prof. Moriartyas Prof. Moriarty

Sir. George Fenwickas Sir. George Fenwick

Matthew Boulton

Inspector Gregsonas Inspector Gregson

Maude Fenwickas Maude Fenwick

Frederick Worlock

Onslowas Onslow
(as Frederic Worlock)

Williamsas Williams
(as Tom Bryson)

Crandonas Crandon

Mrs. Hudsonas Mrs. Hudson

Detectiveas Detective
(uncredited)

Background Womanas Background Woman
(uncredited)

Waring - Mesmeristas Waring - Mesmerist
(uncredited)

Harold De Becker

Shoelace Selleras Shoelace Seller
(uncredited)

Vincent - Barman at Pembroke Houseas Vincent - Barman at Pembroke House
(uncredited)

Carter - Hypnotized Subjectas Carter - Hypnotized Subject
(uncredited)

Club Patronas Club Patron
(uncredited)

Director
- Roy William Neill
Writers
- Bertram Millhauser(original screenplay)
- Arthur Conan Doyle(based on the story "The Adventures of the Empty House" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
All cast & crew
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Holmes and Watson investigate a series of bizarre and apparently unconnected murders, and the death of a possible suspect. The trail leads to a society of hypnotists and a mysterious, glamorous woman. The fiendish Dr James Moriarty, though reported hanged in Montevideo, is suspected of being involved. —Michael Crew <m.crew@bbcnc.org.uk>

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Taglines
- Temptress of Pleasure - or Mistress of Murder?
Genres
- Drama
- Mystery
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide

Trivia
Although he is not seen, the only reference to Mycroft Holmes in the Basil Rathbone / Nigel Bruce series is made in this film.

Goofs
When Dr. Watson is walking with the street peddler, you can see the boom reflected in the shop window. It moves with the characters as they walk along the street.

Quotes
Sherlock Holmes: If we could just trace those missing fingers.
Inspector Gregson: If? If we could just drain the English Channel, we might find a penny.

Crazy credits
After The End was screened the message "You're not giving - just lending - when you buy war savings stamps and bonds - on sale here.

Alternate versions
Also available in computer-colorized version.

Connections
Edited into Who Dunit Theater: The Woman in Green (2015)

Top review

7/10

A good Sherlock Holmes-Rathbone series movie

It's an excellent film of the splendid Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone series including two first-range nasties : one man , Henry Daniell as Doctor Moriarty and one woman, Hillary Brooke as an illusionist with malignant aims.

In the flick appears the usual of the Arthur Conan Doyle's novels : Mycroft (Sherlock's brother), Dr.Moriarty, Mistress Hudson , and of course Doctor Watson.

The film has a creepy atmosphere , it's in black and white with lights and shades that originate an eerie setting.

Set design is of first rate , the movie is very atmospheric ,the dark and gloomy slums of London are very well designed.

Basil Rathbone's interpretation is magnificent, he's the best Sherlock Holmes in the cinema , likeness to Peter Cushing and Jeremy Brett in television.

Basil Rathbone as Holmes plays in a clever, broody and impetuous manner.

Nigel Bruce plays as Watson with humor, goofy and joy , he's the perfect counterpoint to Holmes.

Rating : Better than average , 7/10 . Well worth watching .

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ma-cortes
Jul 21, 2004

Release date
- July 27, 1945 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Invitation to Murder
Filming locations
- Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
Production company
- Universal Pictures
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Runtime
- 1h 8min
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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