Dressed to Kill (1946 film)

thumb|Basil Rathbone (left) & Edmund Breon Dressed to Kill is a 1946 film about Sherlock Holmes investigating the murders of people who purchased music boxes. Directed by Roy William Neill. Written by Frank Gruber. Queen... of a Crime Cult!  (taglines) Sherlock Holmes Elementary, my dear fellow, one of the first principles in solving crime is never to disregard anything no matter how trivial. The truth is only arrived at... by the pain staking process of eliminating the untrue. However, it's a mistake to accept something that's true merely because it's obvious. Colonel Cavanaugh [to a handcuffed Holmes, who is hanging from a beam] You find yourself like Muhammad's coffin, Mr. Holmes, suspended between Heaven and Earth. Other Mrs. Hilda Courtney: It's so fearfully awkward, having a dead body lying about. Don't you agree Mr. Holmes? Dialogue Commissioner of Scotland Yard: Before going further, Dr. Watson, I must inform you that this matter is not to be mentioned outside of this room. Dr. John H Watson: [Indignantly] Of course not. Do I look like a man who'd gossip? Sherlock Holmes: Let's not go into that now, old fellow, shall we? Sherlock Holmes: [Holmes and Watson are in a pub to see Joe Cisto, a piano player. Holmes introduces Cisto to Watson] I want you to meet a friend of mine, Dr. Watson. Joe Cisto. Joe Cisto: Oh, well, any friend of Mr. Holmes is a friend of mine. Dr. John H Watson: How are you, Joe? Joe Cisto: He did me a good turn once that I'll never forget. Sherlock Holmes: Yes, I cleared Joe of a most unpleasant charge. Joe Cisto: Murder no less. Dr. John H Watson: Oh, really? Sherlock Holmes: By proving to the satisfaction of the police that he was busy at the time blowing open someone's safe. Colonel Cavanaugh: By this time Mr. Holmes has exchanged his violin for a harp. Mrs. Hilda Courtney: Oh, well, we're assuming Heaven is his destination. Dr. John H Watson: I say, Holmes? Sherlock Holmes: What? Dr. John H Watson: It's morning. Sherlock Holmes: Allow me to congratulate you on a brilliant bit of deduction. Dr. John H Watson: Holmes! You all right? Sherlock Holmes: Perfectly! Thank you, old fellow, but I think this gentleman on the floor requires some medical attention. We must see he looks his best, you know, when he's hanged. Inspector Hopkins: I still don't understand how you solved it, Mr. Holmes. Sherlock Holmes: It's entirely due to Doctor Watson. He gave me the clue when he mentioned Doctor Samuel Johnson. Inspector Hopkins: Well, congratulations, Doctor. Dr. John H Watson: Oh, thank you, Inspector. I don't think I could have done it entirely without Mr. Holmes' help, you know. Taglines Queen... of a Crime Cult! Cast Basil Rathbone — Sherlock Holmes Nigel Bruce — Dr. John H. Watson Patricia Morison — Hilda Courtney/Charwoman Edmund Breon — "Stinky" Emery Frederick Worlock — Colonel Cavanaugh Carl Harbord — Inspector Hopkins Patricia Cameron — Evelyn Clifford Holmes Herbert — Ebenezer Crabtree Harry Cording — Hamid Mary Gordon — Mrs. Hudson External links 0038494 Dressed to Kill 14785 Dressed to Kill Category:1946 American films Category:Films based on short fiction Category:Sherlock Holmes films Category:1946 English-language films Category:American mystery films Category:Films directed by Roy William Neill Category:Films set in London Category:Films set in museums