The Pearl of Death (1944)

7.1/10 69 min Thriller Mystery Crime

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.

Cast

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

Holmes Herbert

James Goodram, courier

Richard Aherne

Museum Guard Bates

Mary Gordon

Mrs. Hudson

Rondo Hatton

The Hoxton Creeper

Harry Cording

George Gelder (uncredited)

Billy Bevan

Constable With Food Tray (uncredited)

Leyland Hodgson

Customs Officer (uncredited)

Lillian Bronson

Maj. Harker's Housekeeper (uncredited)

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