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Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Dr. John Watson
Dennis Hoey
as Inspector Lestrade
Evelyn Ankers
as Naomi Drake
Miles Mander
as Giles Conover
Ian Wolfe
as Amos Hodder
Charles Francis
as Francis Digby, curator
Holmes Herbert
as James Goodram, courier
Richard Aherne
as Museum Guard Bates
Mary Gordon
as Mrs. Hudson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1944
Runtime1h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Mystery, Crime
Votes101
DirectorRoy William Neill
WritersBertram Millhauser
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Pearl of Death
About The Pearl of Death
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, The Pearl of Death leans on a strong ensemble — Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1944.
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