Other mistake: Holmes appears disguised as a Sikh, complete with turban and beard. Although his face is black, his hands are without any make up and are white as snow.
The Spider Woman (1943)
Directed by: Roy William Neill
Starring: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, Gale Sondergaard
Continuity mistake: Holmes throws an object through the window to let the glass and let the poisonous gas out, but the next shot shows Holmes helping Watson to a completely open window.
Artie - Shooting Gallery Attendant: Hey gov', sir, try your luck on Mussolini, Hiro Hito, or Hitler. Hit 'em where their hearts ought to be and listen to the 'ollow sound.
Sherlock Holmes: I expect nothing... and everything.
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