Dressed to Kill
"Queen…of a crime cult!"
Originally released in 1946. Dressed to Kill is a mystery/crime film. directed by Roy William Neill. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, and Patricia Morison
Synopsis
A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (129 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Dr. John H. Watson
Patricia Morison
as Mrs. Hilda Courtney
Frederick Worlock
as Colonel Cavanaugh
Harry Cording
as Hamid
Carl Harbord
as Inspector Hopkins
Holmes Herbert
as Ebenezer Crabtree
Edmund Breon
as Julian 'Stinky' Emery
Patricia Cameron
as Evelyn Clifford
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Hudson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dressed to Kill about?
A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holme...
Who directed Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill was directed by Roy William Neill.
How long is Dressed to Kill?
Dressed to Kill has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Dressed to Kill released?
Dressed to Kill was released on May 24, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dressed to Kill?
The main cast of Dressed to Kill includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison, Frederick Worlock, Harry Cording.
Is Dressed to Kill worth watching?
Dressed to Kill has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 129 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.