The Pearl of Death
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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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Sherlock Holmes: The Pearl Of Death (1943) TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-09
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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
Charles Francis
Francis Digby, curator
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)
Eric Wilton
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Lillian Bronson
Maj. Harker's Housekeeper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Pearl of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle
Paul Sawtell
Virgil Miller
Ray Snyder
Roy William Neill, Howard Benedict
Department Leadership Roster
Roy William Neill
Producer
Roy William Neill
Director
Ray Snyder
Editor
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Bertram Millhauser
Writer
Vera West
Costume Design
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Pearl of Death about?
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.
Who directed The Pearl of Death?
The Pearl of Death was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in The Pearl of Death?
The principal cast of The Pearl of Death includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, Evelyn Ankers, Miles Mander.
When was The Pearl of Death released and how long is it?
The Pearl of Death was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pearl of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pearl of Death was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pearl of Death?
The Pearl of Death holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).