The Scarlet Claw
1944, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
Holmes vs. Monster!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone): watch order
Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- 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
- Al FergusonAttendant (uncredited)
- Olaf HyttenHotel Day Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1944
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Brenda Weisberg, Paul Gangelin
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Watch before The Scarlet Claw
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1939 · 7.1/10
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · 6.9/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · 6.8/10
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9/10
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The Spider Woman
1943 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
After The Scarlet Claw
What comes next in the series.
The Pearl of Death
1944 · 7.1/10
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The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9/10
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The Woman in Green
1945 · 6.5/10
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Pursuit to Algiers
1945 · 6.8/10
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Terror by Night
1946 · 6.6/10
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Dressed to Kill
1946 · 6.7/10
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9/10
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · 6.8/10
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The Spider Woman
1943 · 7.0/10
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Murder!
1930 · 5.9/10
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · 6.9/10
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
1939 · 7.1/10
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Charlie Chan in Rio
1941 · 6.5/10
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The Pearl of Death
1944 · 7.1/10
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Pursuit to Algiers
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The House of Fear
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The Scarlet Claw: quick answers
What should I watch before The Scarlet Claw?
Watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943), and The Spider Woman (1943) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Scarlet Claw?
Next in the series: The Pearl of Death (1944), The House of Fear (1945), and The Woman in Green (1945).
Is The Scarlet Claw worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 119 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Scarlet Claw?
The Scarlet Claw runs 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Does The Scarlet Claw have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Scarlet Claw. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Scarlet Claw parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Scarlet Claw is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Scarlet Claw on?
The Scarlet Claw isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Scarlet Claw?
If you liked The Scarlet Claw, try Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, Sherlock Holmes in Washington, The Spider Woman.
Who directed The Scarlet Claw?
The Scarlet Claw (1944) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gerald Hamer.