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The Scarlet Claw
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The Scarlet Claw

1944-05-18 · 74 min · ★ 7.0

Mystery · Crime · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Roy William Neill
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Basil RathboneBasil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceNigel BruceDoctor Watson
Gerald HamerGerald HamerPotts / Tanner / Ramson
Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghLord Penrose
Arthur HohlArthur HohlEmile Journet
Miles ManderMiles ManderJudge Brisson
Kay HardingKay HardingMarie Journet
David ClydeDavid ClydePolice Sergeant Thompson
Ian WolfeIan WolfeDrake
Victoria HorneVictoria HorneNora
Al FergusonAl FergusonAttendant (uncredited)
Olaf HyttenOlaf HyttenHotel Day Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Bobby HaleVillager in Pub (uncredited)
Harry AllenHarry Allen
Gertrude AstorGertrude Astor
Clyde FillmoreClyde Fillmore
Charles Francis
George Kirby
Pietro SossoPietro Sosso

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