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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 horr…
The Pearl of Death (1944) is a thriller, mystery, and crime film directed by Roy William Neill. It stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, and Dennis Hoey. The film runs for 1 hour 9 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 101 votes.

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
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The Pearl of Death stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, and Evelyn Ankers, and was directed by Roy William Neill.
The Pearl of Death has a runtime of 1 hour 9 minutes.
The Pearl of Death was released in 1944.
The Pearl of Death is a thriller, mystery, and crime film.
The Pearl of Death holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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