The Pearl of Death

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The Pearl of Death

Released Aug 1, 1944

1h 9m

Mystery & Thriller

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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 Londonite, 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

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The suspenseful film was entertaining.

Rated: B

Dec 30, 2009

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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It's certainly not the worst film in the series, but it's pretty weak.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 2, 2006

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Damian M

Fun movie to chore through if your bored and need something to help pass the time. I watched this on the treadmill.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Russ G

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.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Rob D

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/23

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Eric E

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!!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/23/23

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Jelisije J

Sherlock Holmes must recover a stolen pearl that has invaluable worth. A solid, but forgettable case for our favorite detective.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/23

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Frances H

This was a good fun old mastery. I like these flicks except for them making Watson and the Inspector to be such fumbling bumpkins. Otherwise a fun watch, even if far more predictable than any Sherlock mystery by Conan Doyle.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/22

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Roy William Neill

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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 Londonite, 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

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