The Pearl of Death
Seen it?1944 | 69 min | Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Pale Blue Eye
Sunday Safe BetAnother detective crime thriller, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Striking Distance
Monday Morning MaybeAnother detective crime story. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Crooked House Weeknight WatchAnother detective crime thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Fallen Weeknight WatchAnother detective crime thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
In the Electric Mist Weeknight WatchAnother detective crime thriller, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Roy William Neill
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDr. John Watson
- Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
- Evelyn AnkersNaomi Drake
- Miles ManderGiles Conover
- Ian WolfeAmos Hodder
- Charles FrancisFrancis Digby, curator
- Holmes HerbertJames Goodram, courier
- Richard AherneMuseum Guard Bates
- Mary GordonMrs. Hudson