The Pearl of Death
The master minds tackle the master crimes!
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
69 min
Release Date
1944-08-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
86
Vote Average
7.1
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John Watson
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Evelyn Ankers
Naomi Drake
Miles Mander
Giles Conover
Ian Wolfe
Amos Hodder
Charles Francis
Francis Digby, curator
Holmes Herbert
James Goodram, courier
Richard Aherne
Museum Guard Bates
Mary Gordon
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Rondo Hatton
The Hoxton Creeper
Harry Cording
George Gelder (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
Constable With Food Tray (uncredited)
Leyland Hodgson
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Eric Wilton
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Maj. Harker's Housekeeper (uncredited)
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