The Spider Woman I American Mystery Film 1943 I Basil Rathbone,Nigel Bruce,Gale Sondergaard

The Spider Woman is a 1943 American mystery film directed by Robert Lennard, starring Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson. It is part of Universal Pictures' series of Sherlock Holmes films, and it was the seventh movie in this series, which was popular during the 1940s.
Plot Summary:
In The Spider Woman, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are tasked with investigating a series of mysterious deaths. The victims, all wealthy men, have been found dead under strange circumstances. Holmes uncovers that the crimes are connected to a woman known as "The Spider Woman," who is believed to be using a deadly spider venom to kill her victims.
Holmes and Watson dig deeper into the case, uncovering a web of blackmail, deception, and intrigue. They also discover that the woman may have a larger criminal plan in mind, one that could threaten more lives. As the investigation progresses, Holmes and Watson must figure out how to stop her before it’s too late.
Key Cast:
Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes: Rathbone was known for his iconic portrayal of the great detective, and he continues his strong performance in this film.
Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson: Bruce plays the ever-loyal, somewhat bumbling sidekick to Holmes.
Gale Sondergaard as The Spider Woman: Sondergaard plays the villainess who is clever, calculating, and deadly. Her performance adds a sense of menace to the film.
Themes and Style:
Mystery and Suspense: The film is filled with mystery, intrigue, and a strong sense of suspense, following Sherlock Holmes as he unravels the truth behind the Spider Woman's deadly scheme.
Atmosphere: Like many other films in the Sherlock Holmes series, the movie uses dark and moody settings to build tension and contribute to the film's mystery tone.
The Spider Woman was popular for its engaging story, solid performances, and strong characterization, particularly the villainous Spider Woman, who stands out as a memorable antagonist in the series.
Legacy:
The film is a part of the Sherlock Holmes legacy in cinema, which helped cement Basil Rathbone's association with the character and contributed to the ongoing popularity of Holmes in popular culture.
It's a classic example of 1940s mystery cinema, offering audiences a compelling combination of crime-solving, suspense, and the famous detective’s trademark deductions.
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[@rossdavies-hooper3602]

Witty dialogue. One of my favorites. Thank you.

[@abbynormal206]

THANKS FOR POSTING!

[@felicialightfoot2380]

I agree.

[@Shasta--1]

So far we have "The Devil's Foot", and "The Sign of Four" and I don't remember a killer who got men's life insurance.

[@brokendad2222]

I remember seeing this about fourty years ago and thought the little boy was creepy. Still do.

[@1nicko29]

yes he is creepy. like a proper british, neglected street urchin.

[@jacksugden8190]

Lovely script. Lovely actors. Lovely. Thanks for the upload.

[@thiseasathens]

That spider was so magestic...!! She was wonderful. I really hope that they did not kill it for the movie to be made and it was a fake one that they stubbed. These times they did not respect animals so much.

[@rax816]

it's probably dead by now either way 😅

[@SixOfOne-p2p]

31:38 "Human beings are its chosen prey" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@reneerice5369]

Wonderful 😂 movie! Treasure! ❤

[@felicialightfoot2380]

I always know by his nose that it's Sherlock. Even when he uses a false nose.

[@Spaghetto7]

👃

[@felicialightfoot2380]

😋

[@nelsonandrade2925]

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[@TheProteusV]

Where can I buy war bonds? It said I can get them here. I don't see a link! 🙄

[@vitality9595]

Don't swallow the poison gents.

[@ingrid-7777]

9:56 I always think that he or the stuntman cracks his head on the oven. 😮

[@jeyDsixx18]

It’s crazy in the 40s that was considered the fattest woman in the world, today that’s just an average Ohio chick 😂

[@danahsutton101]

Sondergaard was way wicked in this.

[@pz3j]

Sondergaard was one sexy dish!❤

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

she always played mysterious evil women. Check her out in THE LETTER with Bette Davis.

[@Dlweta57]

Yes such a big mistake calling a spider an insect, Sherlock should have known better

[@autisticdrone.]

It is not exactly an American mystery film, they may have eventually bought the rights to it , but it was British to start with. The British actors and locations give it away. 🇬🇧

[@GathKingLeppbertI]

A series of fourteen films based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories was released between 1939 and 1946; the British actors Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce played Holmes and Dr. John Watson, respectively. The first two films in the series were produced by 20th Century Fox and released in 1939. The studio stopped making the films after these, but Universal Pictures acquired the rights from the Doyle estate and produced a further twelve films. American, not Brit

[@snowy1994]

Really got their money’s worth on that fog machine.

[@ЕленаАнтонова-р2р]

отличный фильм

[@danimojoe8563]

Are humans afraid of spiders or are they scared of arachnids? Enquiring minds need to note!

[@toxies7174]

@TimmysFavs No offense matey, but Arachnology was first published in 1969 by The bulletin of the British Arachnological society. Spiders has been researched for thousand of years, but Arachnology is rather new. So not really a bad script but rather a comment without knowing.

[@Dlweta57]

Wot do they do in India Ride elephants How cumbersome Hahahaha how upperclass but had me in stitches

[@daniellayearim5348]

Such a pity that in these series Watson comes out always so stupid.

[@debeeriz]

suicrde is nit a crime, attempted suicide is, you cant prosecute a person who has committed suicide, but you can if they attempt or assist

[@PassiveAgressive319]

9:07 Sherlock?

[@judielliott4994]

Good British movie, not American if they all have British accent and drive around England.

[@mgreg8134]

Universal studios is an American company you never heard of hiring English actors or shooting on location before?

[@davidthomas1339]

Surprisingly, all the fourteen Sherlock Holmes movies with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce were made in the USA. Convincingly 'British' though, aren't they?

[@1nicko29]

"the deadliest insect known to science" those spiders are not deadly and they are nt insects but arachnids. he is not a master-detective but a silly actor. i conclude.

[@chrisplace9773]

Some insects have only 2 legs. But they also have distinguishing features such as breaststroke and purses

[@TimmysFavs]

Spiders are not insects ( insects have six legs) spiders are arachnids, they have eight legs. The entomologist had a bad script

[@stevenbodor-b1z]

Thx nerd

[@painparty7937]

We don't care

[@TimmysFavs]

@g-man8980 You say that but near the end of the film even Sherlock calls the spiders insect's? Have a listen I don't know the exact timing.

[@jamessharpe6699]

Are we supposed to be impressed 🤤

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Who gives a toss? we don’t.

[@craigray6090]

British crime film.

[@cynthiajones4332]

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[@BeachsideHank]

Would you buy a miracle story from another faith?

[@johnmchale4214]

Amen cynthia

[@felixalbion]

British movie. Not American.

[@jackiebayliss]

Made and distributed by Universal Pictures. It's an American film. With some British born actors, Basil Rathbone was born in South Africa and Nigel Bruce was born in Mexico so how is this a British movie.

[@PassiveAgressive319]

It’s American made, hence some bad British accents amongst the cast

[@felicialightfoot2380]

The hats were so stupid!

[@colincharlton9339]

Probably fashion at the time....,look at the fashion now...

[@Liverpool-s5n]

They suited the times, and there were hat wars, at one time. Not look at what we have

[@dsols4238]

Get real

[@pz3j]

Are baseball caps or hoodies any less stupid?

[@Liverpool-s5n]

@@pz3j Hats where stylish