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The Pearl of Death
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The Pearl of Death

1944-08-01 · 69 min · ★ 7.1

Thriller · Mystery · Crime

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.

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Directors
Roy William Neill
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top 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)
Billy BevanBilly BevanConstable With Food Tray (uncredited)
Leyland HodgsonLeyland HodgsonCustoms Officer (uncredited)
Eric WiltonChauffeur (uncredited)
Lillian BronsonLillian BronsonMaj. Harker's Housekeeper (uncredited)

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