Sherlock Holmes in Washington / Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Holmes and Watson make the transatlantic trek to recover secret war documents, and find that American criminals are just as deadly as the Continental variety. Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Henry Daniell, George Zucco star in "Sherlock Holmes in Washington," based on Conan Doyle's "The Adventure of the Dancing Men." Next, an ancient mansion used to house wounded soldiers becomes the scene of murder, but since the physician in charge is Dr. John Watson, can his famous friend be far behind? Together Rathbone and Bruce uncover a dangerous legacy in "Sherlock Holmes Faces Death," based on Doyle's "The Musgrave Ritual." With Hillary Brooke, Milburn Stone. 139 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.