The Ultimate Sherlock Holmes Noir Archive Bundle – The Definitive Digital Collection: 1943–1955

THE ULTIMATE SHERLOCK HOLMES NOIR ARCHIVE
The Definitive Digital Collection: 1943–1955 Curated & Preserved by DigitalNoirLabs
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PART 1: THE MOVIE VAULT (1943–1946)
Starring Basil Rathbone & Nigel Bruce

The "Golden Age" of cinematic Holmes. These five feature films transitioned the Great Detective into the shadows of the 1940s, blending classic Victorian logic with wartime espionage and mid-century Noir aesthetics.

Film Title Year Theme Highlight
Dressed to Kill 1946 Crime Noir The Musical Box Mystery
Terror by Night 1946 Suspense Death on the Scotch Express
The Woman in Green 1945 Psychological Moriarty’s Hypnotic Web
The Secret Weapon 1943 Espionage The "Dancing Men" Code
In Washington 1943 Spy Thriller The Microfilm Matchbook
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PART 2: THE ANTHOLOGY (1954–1955)
Starring Ronald Howard & Howard Marion-Crawford

The complete 39-episode television landmark. Filmed in post-war France, this series is celebrated for its atmospheric "Proto-Noir" lighting and a youthful, energetic portrayal of the Baker Street duo.

The Early Cases (Episodes 01–10)
Includes: The Case of the Cunningham Heritage (The Origin Story), Lady Beryl, The Pennsylvania Gun, The Texas Cowgirl, The Belligerent Ghost, The Shy Ballerina, The Winthrop Legend, Blind Man's Bluff, Harry Crocker, and Mother Hubbard.

The Detective’s Methods (Episodes 11–20)
Includes: The Red Headed League, The Shoeless Engineer, The Split Ticket, The French Interpreter, The Singing Violin, The Greystone Inscription, The Laughing Mummy, The Thistle Killer, The Vanished Detective, and The Careless Suffragette.

International Intrigue (Episodes 21–30)
Includes: The Reluctant Carpenter, The Deadly Prophecy, The Christmas Pudding, The Night Train Riddle, The Violent Suitor, The Baker Street Nursemaids, The Perfect Husband, The Jolly Hangman, The Imposter Mystery, and The Case of the Eiffel Tower.

The Final Archive (Episodes 31–39)
Includes: The Exhumed Client, The Impromptu Performance, The Baker Street Bachelors, The Royal Murder, The Haunted Gainsborough, The Neurotic Detective, The Unlucky Gambler, The Diamond Tooth, and The Tyrant's Daughter.
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COLLECTION DETAILS
• Total Content: 5 Feature Films + 39 Television Episodes.
• Format: Digital MP4 (Optimized for Plex, Jellyfin, and Apple TV).
• Bonus Materials Included:
o 9+ High-Resolution Posters (2000x3000) for media server covers.
o Custom Illustrated Lobby Cards for featured titles.
o The DigitalNoir Field Guide: Full synopses and metadata for every entry.
• Curatorial Note: All films are presented in their original 1.33:1 Academy Aspect Ratio to preserve the director's intended noir compositions.
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PLEX SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure your library looks professional:
1. Place the Movies in your "Movies" folder.
2. Place the TV Episodes in a folder named Sherlock Holmes (1954).
3. Use the included DigitalNoirLabs Posters by selecting "Edit" > "Poster" > "Choose Image" within your media server.