The Pearl of Death(1944)
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Overview
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.
Director
Roy William Neill
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Rondo Hatton
as The Hoxton Creeper
Harry Cording
as George Gelder (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1944
Runtime
1h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pearl of Death?▼
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What is The Pearl of Death about?▼
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.
Who directed The Pearl of Death?▼
The Pearl of Death was directed by Roy William Neill and released in 1944. It is a thriller, mystery, crime film.
How long is The Pearl of Death?▼
The Pearl of Death has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pearl of Death?▼
The cast of The Pearl of Death includes 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 and more.
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