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The Pearl of Death (1944)

EnglishFilm194469 minThriller, Mystery, Crime★ 7.1/10

The master minds tackle the master crimes!

The famous Borgia Pearl, a valuable gem with a history of bringing murder and misfortune to its owner since the days of the Borgias, is brought to London, thanks in part to Sherlock Holmes. But before long the jewel is stolen, due to an error on Holmes' part, and shortly thereafter, a series of horrible murders begin, the murderer leaving his victims with their spines snapped and surrounded by a mass of smashed china.

Directed by
Roy William Neill
Starring
Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey
Music
Paul Sawtell
Released
1944-08-01

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Cast

Basil RathboneBasil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceNigel BruceDr. John Watson
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
Evelyn AnkersEvelyn AnkersNaomi Drake
Miles ManderMiles ManderGiles Conover
Ian WolfeIan WolfeAmos Hodder
Charles FrancisFrancis Digby, curator
Holmes HerbertHolmes HerbertJames Goodram, courier
Richard AherneRichard AherneMuseum Guard Bates
Mary GordonMary GordonMrs. Hudson
Rondo HattonRondo HattonThe Hoxton Creeper
Harry CordingHarry CordingGeorge Gelder (uncredited)

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