The Spider Woman is one of the most entertaining in the Sherlock Holmes series starring Basil Rathbone as the main protagonist. It features an intriguing plot with a female villain who seems to very much enjoy the cat-and-mouse game she is able to play with Sherlock.
Directing and cinematography are of high quality. The supporting role of the creepy and annoying little boy is a truly great one that tries very well to keep the viewer, along with Sherlock, on it's toes.
What shines the most in this film though is how comfortable Nigel Bruce seems in his role as the slightly naive, but very loyal right hand of Sherlock. He clearly takes pride in his role and it makes him all the more lovable. Overall, there is great chemistry between Rathbone, Bruce and Dennis Hoey playing Inspector Lastrade.
Directing and cinematography are of high quality. The supporting role of the creepy and annoying little boy is a truly great one that tries very well to keep the viewer, along with Sherlock, on it's toes.
What shines the most in this film though is how comfortable Nigel Bruce seems in his role as the slightly naive, but very loyal right hand of Sherlock. He clearly takes pride in his role and it makes him all the more lovable. Overall, there is great chemistry between Rathbone, Bruce and Dennis Hoey playing Inspector Lastrade.