The Pearl of Death
1944, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
The master minds tackle the master crimes!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone): watch order
Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- 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
- Rondo HattonThe Hoxton Creeper
- Harry CordingGeorge Gelder (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bertram Millhauser
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What The Pearl of Death is based on
The Pearl of Death is based on The Adventure of the Six Napoleons (1904) by Arthur Conan Doyle.
1904
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
By Arthur Conan Doyle
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Watch before The Pearl of Death
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
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The Spider Woman
1943 · 7.0/10
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The Scarlet Claw
1944 · 7.0/10
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What comes next in the series.
The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9/10
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1946 · 6.6/10
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The Pearl of Death: quick answers
What should I watch before The Pearl of Death?
Watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943), The Spider Woman (1943), and The Scarlet Claw (1944) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Pearl of Death?
Next in the series: The House of Fear (1945), The Woman in Green (1945), and Pursuit to Algiers (1945).
Is The Pearl of Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Pearl of Death?
The Pearl of Death runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
Does The Pearl of Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Pearl of Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Pearl of Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Pearl of Death on?
The Pearl of Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Pearl of Death?
If you liked The Pearl of Death, try Terror by Night, Sherlock Holmes in Washington, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death.
Who directed The Pearl of Death?
The Pearl of Death (1944) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey.
What is The Pearl of Death based on?
The Pearl of Death is based on The Adventure of the Six Napoleons (1904) by Arthur Conan Doyle.