The Scarlet Claw
Seen it?1944 | 74 min | Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With 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. If you loved Sherlock: The Abominable Bride or Sherlock Holmes, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
When a woman is found dead with her throat torn out, the local villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy William Neill
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
- Gerald HamerPotts / Tanner / Ramson
- Paul CavanaghLord Penrose
- Arthur HohlEmile Journet
- Miles ManderJudge Brisson
- Kay HardingMarie Journet
- David ClydePolice Sergeant Thompson
- Ian WolfeDrake
- Victoria HorneNora