Nigel Bruce’s character, “Watson,” finds himself assisting at a home for soldiers recovering from injuries, where his helper, “Sexton,” is found stabbed. Wanting to avoid involving the police and potentially upsetting the patients, he brings in “Holmes” (Basil Rathbone) to investigate. Upon arrival, Holmes learns that the house belongs to the Musgrave family, who seem to dislike each other intensely. When the older b…

I’m really enjoying this installment; it’s exactly what I look for in a Sherlock Holmes story—a clever murder puzzle unfolding within a dilapidated manor house that feels genuinely ominous as the characters approach. The setting is full of classic elements: hidden rooms, unsettling sounds from the floors and staff, an intriguing basement, and the satisfying feeling of watching Holmes and Watson become embroiled in a …