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The Pearl of Death

7.1Aug 1, 19441h 9mThrillerMysteryCrime

Directed by Roy William Neill

Written by Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle

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 Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce

Nigel Bruce

Dr. John Watson

Dennis Hoey

Dennis Hoey

Inspector Lestrade

Evelyn Ankers

Evelyn Ankers

Naomi Drake

Miles Mander

Miles Mander

Giles Conover

Ian Wolfe

Ian Wolfe

Amos Hodder

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Charles Francis

Francis Digby, curator

Holmes Herbert

Holmes Herbert

James Goodram, courier

Richard Aherne

Richard Aherne

Museum Guard Bates

Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Mrs. Hudson

Rondo Hatton

Rondo Hatton

The Hoxton Creeper

Harry Cording

Harry Cording

George Gelder (uncredited)

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