Movie Description
The Pearl of Death
(1944)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Roy William Neill
- Producer : Roy William Neill
- Writer : Bertram Millhauser
- Editor : Ray Snyder
- Cast : Basil Rathbone,Nigel Bruce,Dennis Hoey,Evelyn Ankers,Miles Mander,Ian Wolfe,Charles Francis,Holmes Herbert,Richard Aherne,Mary Gordon,Rondo Hatton,Harry Cording,Billy Bevan,Leyland Hodgson,Eric Wilton,Lillian Bronson
Cast
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John Watson
Inspector Lestrade
Naomi Drake
Giles Conover
Amos Hodder
Francis Digby, curator
James Goodram, courier
Museum Guard Bates
Mrs. Hudson
The Hoxton Creeper
George Gelder (uncredited)
Constable With Food Tray (uncredited)
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Maj. Harker's Housekeeper (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Pearl of Death
Status Released
Release Information
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1944-08-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 09m
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures
Genres
- Thriller
- Mystery
- Crime