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The Spider Woman


A thrilling Sherlock Holmes mystery filled with murder, deception, and deadly intrigue.

A string of mysterious deaths. A cunning adversary. A deadly web of deceit.

When a series of apparent suicides unsettles London, Sherlock Holmes suspects a carefully planned murder scheme. Going undercover, he follows the clues into the city’s gambling circles, where an elegant and dangerous woman may hold the answers.

Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce return as Holmes and Watson, with Gale Sondergaard as the formidable Adrea Spedding. Directed by Roy William Neill, The Spider Woman pits the celebrated detective against a ruthless opponent in a suspenseful battle of wits.

Release Year: 1943

Runtime: 61 Minutes

Rating: Unrated

Cast:

 Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard