Movie · 1942
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is based on the book The Adventure of the Dancing Men by Arthur Conan Doyle (1905).
The Adventure of the Dancing Men is book 3 of The Return of Sherlock Holmes series.
The movie was released in 1942.
The book behind Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
The Adventure of the Dancing Men
by Arthur Conan Doyle · first published 1905 · detective fiction, cryptologic fiction, crime fiction
Short story by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Other adaptations of The Adventure of the Dancing Men
- The Blind Banker (film, 2010)
Common questions
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon based on a book?
Yes. Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is based on the book The Adventure of the Dancing Men by Arthur Conan Doyle (1905).
Who wrote the book Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is based on?
The Adventure of the Dancing Men was written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1905.
Is The Adventure of the Dancing Men part of a series?
Yes, it is book 3 in The Return of Sherlock Holmes series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Adventure of the Dancing Men before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Arthur Conan Doyle's books
- Sherlock (TV, 2010)
- Sherlock Holmes (film, 2009)
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (film, 2011)
- Elementary (TV, 2012)
- Gnomeo and Juliet 2: Sherlock Gnomes (film, 2018)
- The Lost World (film, 1925)