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The Pearl of Death

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A jewel is missing from a museum, and Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) tries to find the thief as bodies pile up across the city. Holmes is sure that the crime is the work of Giles Conover (Miles Mander), and the recent string of murders suggests that the criminal, having stashed the pearl alongside the belongings of an unsuspecting Londoner, has ordered a henchman to find it. With Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) at his side, Holmes finds himself in mortal danger as he closes in on his man.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 12/30/2009
B
The suspenseful film was entertaining. Go to Full Review Michael W. Phillips, Jr. Goatdog's Movies 05/02/2006
2.5/5
It's certainly not the worst film in the series, but it's pretty weak. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Damian M @RT52801145 11/23/2024 Fun movie to chore through if your bored and need something to help pass the time. I watched this on the treadmill. See more Russ G @RT78760655 07/07/2024 A reasonably entertaining episode in the series, this one based on one of Sir ACD stories featuring his iconic detective, but if I gave you the title that would be a spoiler. I'd rate this one a time-passer, but doesn't bear a second take. See more Rob D @RT18432513 09/15/2023 This movie is very enjoyable with great dialogue and a very nice interplay between all the characters. What's interesting though is the creeper breaking the third lumbar vertebrae which is impossible to do. I don't know who research the anatomy for this film but if you are going to break someone's back it would have to be at T12 L1. See more Eric E @RT96285402 07/23/2023 My least favorite thus far of the Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes run. Just felt very uninspired and by the numbers. The deductions felt far too elementary indeed!! See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic 03/22/2023 Sherlock Holmes must recover a stolen pearl that has invaluable worth. A solid, but forgettable case for our favorite detective. See more andy f @RT81936104 11/06/2017 It's a little bit Sherlock Holmes by numbers but still greatly entertaining. Worth it for The Creeper alone! See more Read all reviews
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Roy William Neill

Director

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce

Doctor Watson

Evelyn Ankers

Naomi Drake

Dennis Hoey

Inspector Lestrade

Miles Mander

Giles Conover
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Synopsis A jewel is missing from a museum, and Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) tries to find the thief as bodies pile up across the city. Holmes is sure that the crime is the work of Giles Conover (Miles Mander), and the recent string of murders suggests that the criminal, having stashed the pearl alongside the belongings of an unsuspecting Londoner, has ordered a henchman to find it. With Dr. Watson (Nigel Bruce) at his side, Holmes finds himself in mortal danger as he closes in on his man.
Director
Roy William Neill
Producer
Roy William Neill
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal/Universal Int
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 1944, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 30, 2021
Runtime
1h 9m