7.5/10 3,183 votes

Released:
1944-08-01

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.

Director:
Roy William Neill

Runtime:
1h 9min

Genre:
Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Horror

• Cast:
• 
  Basil Rathbone
  as
  Sherlock Holmes
• 
  Nigel Bruce
  as
  Dr. John Watson
• 
  Dennis Hoey
  as
  Inspector Lestrade
• 
  Evelyn Ankers
  as
  Naomi Drake
• 
  Miles Mander
  as
  Giles Conover