Terror by Night

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Terror by Night

Released Feb 1, 1946

1h 0m

Mystery & Thriller

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In London, Lady Margaret Carstairs and her son, Roland, engage renowned detective Sherlock Holmes to accompany them back home to Scotland as protection for their priceless gem, the Star of Rhodesia. When Roland turns up murdered and the Star disappears, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson investigate, only to discover another murder, and a strange connection with Watson's acquaintance Maj. Duncan-Bleek.

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Phil Hall

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A fun entry in the Basil Rathbone-Nigel Bruce series.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 7, 2016

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Cole Smithey

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Rated: 4/5

Apr 13, 2008

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Mark Bourne

DVDJournal.com

These production-line pulp yarns -- Hollywood's Bazooka Bubble Gum -- couldn't have given the terrific Rathbone any sense of challenge or growth as an actor. Nor do they ask much of the viewer, but they can be undemandingly entertaining period bric.

Apr 6, 2006

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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In this very short film ... so much comic relief feels like desperate attempts to pad an already skimpy story.

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Dennis Schwartz

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It can be forgiven for its many flaws.

Rated: B

Aug 24, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 11, 2005

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jason c

I must admit to my bias, even though I have watched just about everything Holmes out there, I love Basil Rathbone. I know this series is not canon, but I just marvel at his portrayal. Add the fact that I spent 6 years in Europe and travelled the train system extensively, and there you have have it. My unbiased opinion would be 3 star for this movie out of Rathbone/Bruce movies.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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nick s

A fun ride with two colourful protagonists. The only negatives were the convoluted setup and plot conveniences. They made the story feel very improbable. Still, if you're a Rathbone and Bruce fan like me you'll enjoy it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/23

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Rating: 6/10. 62/100

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/25/23

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Josh G

The best shot of the Sherlock Holmes Basil Rathbone films and the best acted. A tense film with a perfect runtime, well written script and a contain setting that works really well.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/08/23

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Audience Member

Classic. If you are in the mood best Basil film ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

It has some assets. Basil Rathbone is great as always, and there's some funny quips. The story should be good if not told so poorly. But this movie's really bad. It probably has an audience, and not an audience to be condescended upon, but also an audience aware it isn't exactly literature.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Synopsis

In London, Lady Margaret Carstairs and her son, Roland, engage renowned detective Sherlock Holmes to accompany them back home to Scotland as protection for their priceless gem, the Star of Rhodesia. When Roland turns up murdered and the Star disappears, Holmes and his friend Dr. Watson investigate, only to discover another murder, and a strange connection with Watson's acquaintance Maj. Duncan-Bleek.

Director: Roy William Neill
Producer: Roy William Neill
Screenwriter: Frank Gruber
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 1, 1946, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2012
Runtime: 1h 0m

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