The Pearl of Death

The Pearl of Death

Thriller · 1944 · 1h 9m

Movie

7.1/10 · TMDB

The master minds tackle the master crimes!

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.

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Cast & crew

Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceDr. John Watson
Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
Evelyn AnkersNaomi Drake
Miles ManderGiles Conover
Ian WolfeAmos Hodder
Charles FrancisFrancis Digby, curator
Holmes HerbertJames Goodram, courier
Richard AherneMuseum Guard Bates
Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
Rondo HattonThe Hoxton Creeper
Harry CordingGeorge Gelder (uncredited)
Billy BevanConstable With Food Tray (uncredited)
Leyland HodgsonCustoms Officer (uncredited)
Eric WiltonChauffeur (uncredited)

Information

Release date
1 August 1944
Director
Roy William Neill
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Runtime
1h 9m
Country of origin
United States

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