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.
The Scarlet Claw (1944) is a mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Roy William Neill, released on May 18, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gerald Hamer and Paul Cavanagh. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 114 ratings.
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Basil Rathbone
as Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
as Doctor Watson
Gerald Hamer
as Potts / Tanner / Ramson
Paul Cavanagh
as Lord Penrose
Arthur Hohl
as Emile Journet
Miles Mander
as Judge Brisson
Kay Harding
as Marie Journet
David Clyde
as Police Sergeant Thompson
Ian Wolfe
as Drake
Victoria Horne
as Nora
Al Ferguson
as Attendant (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten
as Hotel Day Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Directed by Roy William Neill, written by Edmund L. Hartmann, Brenda Weisberg and Paul Gangelin, produced by Roy William Neill.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 114 ratings.
When “Holmes” (Basil Rathbone) and “Watson” (Nigel Bruce) visit Canada to attend a seminar hosted by “Lord Penrose” (series regular Paul Cavanagh) his scientific approach to crime solving contrasts with the more intangible one taken by their host, but that’s the least of their troubles when they are forced to travel to the misty village of “La Mort Rouge” to investigate the brutal slaying of “Lady Penrose”. The…
Reviewed on June 30, 2022
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The Scarlet Claw (1944) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Scarlet Claw (1944) includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gerald Hamer, Paul Cavanagh and Arthur Hohl. The film was directed by Roy William Neill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Scarlet Claw was released on May 18, 1944 and runs for 1h 14m.
The Scarlet Claw (1944) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 114 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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