The Scarlet Claw 1944
“Holmes vs. Monster!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 74 minutes
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Plex Channel, Pluto TV
What is The Scarlet Claw?
Topic: Film "The Scarlet Claw" (1944). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1944
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 74 minutes
- Release date
- May 18, 1944
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 115 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~74 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Topic: Film "The Scarlet Claw" (1944).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Scarlet Claw.
Year: 1944.
Release Date: 05/18/1944 (US).
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller (or American mystery thriller film).
Runtime: 1h 14m.
Based on: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories.
Director: Roy William Neill.
Stars: Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.
Series Info: Eighth film of the Rathbone/Bruce series.
Plot: A woman is found dead with her throat torn out. Villagers blame a supernatural monster. Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case from nearby Quebec and suspects a human murderer.
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The Scarlet Claw is a 1944
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“A gripping exploration of mystery and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Scarlet Claw worth watching?
The Scarlet Claw holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 115 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Scarlet Claw and when was it released?
The Scarlet Claw is a feature film with a runtime of 74 minutes. It was released in 1944. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Scarlet Claw?
The Scarlet Claw was directed by Roy William Neill.
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