The film adheres to the heteronormative social structures of the mid-1940s. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative gender identities or same-sex intimacy.

Female characters are often framed through the 'femme fatale' trope, providing agency through deception. However, the central power dynamic remains anchored in the masculine investigative authority of Holmes and Watson.

The cast is predominantly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the era's social constraints. The 'Star of Rhodesia' is treated as a mere plot device rather than a site of cultural tension.

The narrative reinforces the stability of Western institutions and the authority of the legal order. It focuses on protecting wealth and restoring social equilibrium rather than critiquing Western morality.

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that drive the narrative or provide character depth.