Review of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) by Navendu M — 05 Feb 2008

Basil Rathbone acted well but Jeremy Brett is the best Holmes.

This review of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) was written by Navendu M on 05 Feb 2008.

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon has generally received mixed reviews.

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