The Pearl of Death (1944)

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When a valuable pearl with a sinister reputation is stolen, Sherlock Holmes must investigate its link to a series of brutal murders.

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11 June 2004 | JoeKarlosi
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| The Pearl of Death (1944) ***
Another good Basil Rathbone/Nigel Bruce Holmes film, one of the most entertaining of this series. It features the first appearance of Rondo Hatton as "The Creeper", a killer who snaps people's spines. Hatton was an unfortunate victim of "acromegaly" in real life, a disease which distorts and enlarges the face, hands, and feet. Director Roy William Neill takes special care to photograph him only in the shadows at first until just the right moment occurs.

THE PEARL OF DEATH wraps around an interesting plot of a trio of crooks looking to possess the valued pearl of the title. This includes solid work from Universal's usual scream queen Evelyn Ankers, uncharacteristically used as a baddie this time around in juxtaposition of her usual damsel in distress persona. Regulars Rathbone, Bruce and Dennis Hoey are all in top form, though the comedy factor is played up to the hilt on several occasions. Great fun all around.

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Trivia

The leading villain Miles Mander only lived another two years after this film was released.

Quotes

Courier: Who's there?
First Ship's Steward: Steward, sir.
Courier: I say, we're not at Dover yet, are we?
First Ship's Steward: No sir, but there's a message for you, sir, in the wireless room.
Courier: I'll be right there.

Goofs

At around 44 minutes, the newspaper says "srriking" instead of "striking".

Crazy Credits

US War Bonds promo tagged onto the end of the film reads: "You're not giving-just lending-when you buy war savings stamps and bonds-on sale here."

Alternate Versions

Also available in a computer colorized version.

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Genres

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

1 August 1944

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

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