The Pearl of Death 1944
“The master minds tackle the master crimes!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 69 minutes
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Plex Channel, Pluto TV
What is The Pearl of Death?
The Pearl of Death is a 1944 film released in the United States that falls into the thriller, mystery, and crime genres. The story involves the famous Borgia Pearl, a valuable gem with a history of bringing murder and misfortune to its owner since the days of the Borgias, which is brought to London with the help of Sherlock Holmes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1944
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 69 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1944
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 106 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~69 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Overview
The Pearl of Death is a 1944 film released in the United States that falls into the thriller, mystery, and crime genres. The story involves the famous Borgia Pearl, a valuable gem with a history of bringing murder and misfortune to its owner since the days of the Borgias, which is brought to London with the help of Sherlock Holmes. Following an error on the part of Holmes, the jewel is stolen. Shortly after the theft, a series of horrible murders begin, with the murderer leaving the victims having had their spines snapped and surrounded by a mass of smashed china. The film has a runtime of one hour and nine minutes, and its promotional tagline states that the master minds tackle the master crimes.
Should you watch it?
“A valuable gem brings a series of gruesome murders to London after it is stolen.”
- Features the classic pairing of Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson
- Offers a suspenseful mystery involving a cursed historical gem known as the Borgia Pearl
- Provides a unique crime premise involving victims found with snapped spines and smashed china
- The plot involves a series of horrible murders
Watch it if you enjoy classic Sherlock Holmes mysteries involving valuable gems and suspenseful crime investigations.
The film is a thriller and mystery with elements of suspense, drama, and horror.
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Is The Pearl of Death worth watching?
The film is a classic Sherlock Holmes entry featuring the Rathbone and Bruce pairing.
How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What genres does this film fall into?
It is categorized as a thriller, mystery, crime, suspense, drama, and horror film.
What is the story based on?
The story is loosely based on the Conan Doyle short story The Adventure of the Six Napoleons.
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