The Spider Woman
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| Informations | |
| Origin |  United States |
| Director(s) | Roy William Neill |
| Screenwriter(s) | Bertram Millhauser |
| Music | Hans J. Salter |
| Producer(s) | Universal Pictures |
| Release | December 10, 1943 |
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| Preceded by | Sherlock Holmes Faces Death |
| Followed by | The Scarlet Claw |
– Sherlock Holmes
The Spider Woman is a 1944 American film based on the detective character Sherlock Holmes created by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the seventh installment in the Sherlock Holmes film series starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as his sidekick Dr. John H. Watson.
The film follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate a series of deaths seemingly caused by the "Pajama Suicides", where victims commit suicide under mysterious circumstances. Holmes discovers a common thread connecting the victims: they all received a spider as a gift shortly before their deaths. As the investigation progresses, Holmes becomes entangled with a woman named Adrea Spedding, who is suspected of being involved in the murders. Adrea is a seductive and cunning femme fatale, using her charm to manipulate men into committing crimes for her. Holmes must uncover her true motives and bring her to justice.
Cast
- Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes
- Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson
- Gale Sondergaard as Adrea Spedding
- Vernon Downing as Norman Locke
- Dennis Hoey as Inspector Lestrade
- Alec Craig as Radlik
- Arthur Hohl as Adam Gilflower
- Mary Gordon as Mrs. Hudson
- Teddy Infuhr as Larry
- Angelo Rossitto as The Pygmy
- Harry Cording as Fred Garvin
- Robert Milasch as Carnival Barker
- Belle Mitchell as Carnival Fortune Teller
- Frank Benson as Kewpie Doll Vendor
- Gene Roth as Taylor
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