Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATHDigitally Restored in 35mmThe master detective Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and his faithful cohort Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) are back, preserved and digitally restored in 35mm to original condition by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. This newly restored version of the classic film includes the period war bond tag, studio logo and credits from its original theatrical release. Filled with ominous shadows and interesting camera angles, the visual beauty of the film in 35mm is stunning.SHERLOCK HOLMES FACES DEATH (1943) is an intriguing mystery based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s "The Musgrave Ritual." Dr. Watson, tending recuperating soldiers housed at centuries-old Musgrave Manor, summons Sherlock Holmes to investigate strange happenings.  What follows is a bizarre series of events, including murders, secret passages, a game of chess and a mysterious family ritual.Even Inspector Lestrade is on hand, as well as lovely Hillary Brooke as Sally Musgrave.  But only Sherlock Holmes, in a race against time and a desperate killer, can decipher the ancient riddle and uncover the treasure it hides.  Preserved and restored in 35mm by the UCLA Film and Television Archive.