

The Scarlet Claw
1944-05-18 · 74 min · ★ 7.0
When a woman is found dead with her throat torn out, the local villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.
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- Directors
- Roy William Neill
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
Gerald HamerPotts / Tanner / Ramson
Paul CavanaghLord Penrose
Arthur HohlEmile Journet
Miles ManderJudge Brisson
Kay HardingMarie Journet
David ClydePolice Sergeant Thompson
Ian WolfeDrake
Victoria HorneNora
Al FergusonAttendant (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenHotel Day Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Harry Allen
Gertrude Astor
Clyde Fillmore
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