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Terror by Night

  • 19461946
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
5.8K
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Terror by Night (1946)
CrimeDramaFilm-Noir

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 passenger... Read allWhen 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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
5.8K
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  • Director
    • Roy William Neill
  • Writers
    • Frank Gruber(screenplay)
    • Arthur Conan Doyle(adapted from a story by)
  • Stars
    • Basil Rathbone
    • Nigel Bruce
    • Alan Mowbray
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roy William Neill
  • Writers
    • Frank Gruber(screenplay)
    • Arthur Conan Doyle(adapted from a story by)
  • Stars
    • Basil Rathbone
    • Nigel Bruce
    • Alan Mowbray
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 86User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
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    Basil Rathbone in Terror by Night (1946)
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    Basil Rathbone in Terror by Night (1946)
    Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce in Terror by Night (1946)
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    Basil Rathbone in Terror by Night (1946)

    Top cast

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    Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone
    • Sherlock Holmesas Sherlock Holmes
    Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce
    • Dr. John H. Watsonas Dr. John H. Watson
    Alan Mowbray
    Alan Mowbray
    • Maj. Duncan-Bleekas Maj. Duncan-Bleek
    Dennis Hoey
    Dennis Hoey
    • Inspector Lestradeas Inspector Lestrade
    Renee Godfrey
    Renee Godfrey
    • Vivian Vedderas Vivian Vedder
    Frederick Worlock
    Frederick Worlock
    • Prof. William Kilbaneas Prof. William Kilbane
    • (as Frederic Worlock)
    Mary Forbes
    Mary Forbes
    • Lady Margaret Carstairsas Lady Margaret Carstairs
    Skelton Knaggs
    Skelton Knaggs
    • Sandsas Sands
    Billy Bevan
    Billy Bevan
    • Train Attendantas Train Attendant
    Geoffrey Steele
    • Roland Carstairsas Roland Carstairs
    Gilbert Allen
    • Dining Car Stewardas Dining Car Steward
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Cording
    Harry Cording
    • Mockas Mock
    • (uncredited)
    Boyd Davis
    • Inspector MacDonaldas Inspector MacDonald
    • (uncredited)
    Gerald Hamer
    Gerald Hamer
    • Alfred Shallcrossas Alfred Shallcross
    • (uncredited)
    Leyland Hodgson
    Leyland Hodgson
    • Train Conductoras Train Conductor
    • (uncredited)
    Stuart Holmes
    Stuart Holmes
    • Man on Train Platformas Man on Train Platform
    • (uncredited)
    Colin Kenny
    Colin Kenny
    • Constableas Constable
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Knight
    • Guardas Guard
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roy William Neill
    • Writers
      • Frank Gruber(screenplay)
      • Arthur Conan Doyle(adapted from a story by)
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    Storyline

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    Holmes is hired by Roland Carstairs to prevent the theft of the Star of Rhodesia, a 423 carat diamond owned by Carstairs' mother, Lady Margaret. Suspecting the diamond will be stolen on a train trip from London to Edinburgh in Scotland, Holmes deftly switches diamonds with Lady Margaret while in her compartment admiring the jewel. 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 nemesis Professor Moriarty's henchman, Colonel Sebastian Moran, is somehow involved in the crime. —Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • One Way Ticket to DEATH..!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Film-Noir
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The opening sequence showing the Edinburgh Express preparing for departure uses very short clips from Rome Express (1932).
    • Goofs
      At the station where the police get on the train, there is a sign in the background with the German word "Bahnsteig" on it, which is "platform" in English. There are no German stations on the way from London to Edinburgh. (Loco change to German, as well!)
    • Quotes

      Sherlock Holmes: The young lady is taking her mother to Scotland for burial.

      Inspector Lestrade: In a coffin?

      Sherlock Holmes: That is the customary method, I believe.

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a colorized version from Hal Roach Studios, that runs 63 minutes.
    • Connections
      Edited into Who Dunit Theater: Terror by Night (2016)

    User reviews86

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A train trip to entertainment
    This is not the best of the Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce pairings but nonetheless this is one of the most fun mystery movies to watch. Terror by Night is one of those I put on late at night to watch curled up on the sofa with a cat by my side. The rhythm of the train and the steadfast bond between Holmes, Watson and Lestrade creates one of the most relaxing murder mysteries ever put on film. The deliberate pace may not please all, but to those with a taste for it this is the mystery equivalent of a good house wine.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1946 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sherlock Holmes: Terror by Night
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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