Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw (1944)

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Release Date: May 26, 1944 Wide

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Though it is not based on any Conan Doyle story, The Scarlet Claw is regarded by Baker Street aficionados as the best of Universal's Sherlock Holmes series. Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and Watson (Nigel Bruce) journey to Canada to investigate a series of mysterious murders. All the victims have been found with their throats ripped out (yecch!). Halfway through the film, Holmes deduces that the culprit is a demented actor, wreaking vengeance on those who've wronged him in some way or other. The actor

G, 1 hr. 14 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Roy William Neill

Written By: Edmund Hartman, Roy William Neill

In Theaters: May 26, 1944 Wide

On DVD: Nov 25, 2003

Universal Pictures

Cast

Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John H. Watson
Gerald Hamer
Potts/Tanner/Ramson
Paul Cavanagh
Lord William Penrose
Arthur Hohl
Emile Journet
Miles Mander
Judge Brisson
Kay Harding
Marie Journet
David Clyde
Sgt. Thompson
Victoria Horne
Nora
Harry Allen
Taylor the Storekeeper
Gertrude Astor
Woman
Olaf Hytten
Hotel Desk Clerk
George Kirby
Father Pierre
Ian Wolfe
Drake the Butler
Frank O'Connor
Cab Driver

Critic Reviews for Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw

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The fog machines are kept busy.

December 29, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Scooby-Doo meets Sherlock Holmes.

October 7, 2006 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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Excellent Sherlock Holmes adventure. The mystery actually draws you in and has questions to be answered. Unlike most mysteries of today the film isn't desperate to surprise you with some ridiculous/confusing motive. It is possible to work out who did it, but that's part of the fun. Working it out with Holmes. The art

January 3, 2009