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The Pearl of Death
The master minds tackle the master crimes!
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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The Pearl of Death opened in theaters August 1, 1944. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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
Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceDr. John Watson
Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
Evelyn AnkersNaomi Drake
Miles ManderGiles Conover
Ian WolfeAmos Hodder
Holmes HerbertJames Goodram, courierCredits
- Directed by
- Roy William Neill
- Written by
- Bertram Millhauser
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection
Production
Universal PicturesUnited States