Review of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) by Sue A — 07 Dec 2006

Again another classic with Basil Rathbone.

This review of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) was written by Sue A on 07 Dec 2006.

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

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