Roy William Neill

Roy William Neill

September 4, 1887

Roy William Neill (4 September 1887 – 14 December 1946) was a film director best known today for directing several of the Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, made between 1943 and 1946 and released by Universal Studios. With his father as the captain, Neill was born on a…

Known For

14 titles
1
Terror by Night

Terror by Night

1946 · 1h 0m · Movie

When the fabled Star of Rhodesia diamond is stolen on a London to Edinburgh train and the son of its owner is murdered, Sherlock Holmes must discover which of his suspicious fellow passengers is responsible.

6.7
2
Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

1946 · 1h 11m · Movie

A trio of music boxes contains the hidden secret to riches, and a group of criminals will kill for them. In Vibrant Color.

6.8
3
The Woman in Green

The Woman in Green

1945 · 1h 8m · Movie

Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.

6.6
4
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

1942 · 1h 8m · Movie

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson must protect a Swiss inventor of an advanced bomb sight from falling into German hands.

6.5
5
The Scarlet Claw

The Scarlet Claw

1944 · 1h 14m · Movie

After a gentlewoman is found dead with her throat torn out, the villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.

7.2
6
The House of Fear

The House of Fear

1945 · 1h 9m · Movie

Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of deaths at a castle with each foretold by the delivery of orange pips to the victims.

7.2
7
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

1943 · 1h 8m · Movie

During WWII, several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the ow...

6.9
8
The Pearl of Death

The Pearl of Death

1944 · 1h 9m · Movie

After a valuable pearl with a sinister reputation is stolen, Sherlock Holmes must investigate its link to a series of brutal murders.

7.1
9
The Spider Woman

The Spider Woman

1943 · 1h 3m · Movie

Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.

7.0
10
Sherlock Holmes in Washington

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

1943 · 1h 11m · Movie

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson travel to Washington D.C. in order to prevent a secret document from falling into enemy hands.

6.7
11
Pursuit to Algiers

Pursuit to Algiers

1945 · 1h 5m · Movie

Holmes is recruited to escort the heir to a European throne safely back to his homeland after his father's assassination.

6.7
12
Black Angel

Black Angel

1946 · 1h 21m · Movie

When Kirk Bennett is convicted of a singer's murder, his wife tries to prove him innocent...aided by the victim's ex-husband.

6.9
13
Black Moon

Black Moon

1934 · 1h 8m · Movie

Young girl escapes voodoo sacrifice of parents on tropical island. Years later, compelled to return with family. Locals revere her as voodoo goddess, driving her insane, leading to family's demise.

6.0
14
Gypsy Wildcat

Gypsy Wildcat

1944 · 1h 17m · Movie

A wicked baron oppresses Gypsies but is fascinated by the beautiful Carla, who loves a stranger on a white horse.

5.8
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