Thriller Mystery Crime
The famous Borgia Pearl, a valuable gem with a history of bringing murder and misfortune to its owner since the days of the Borgias, is brought to London, thanks in part to Sherlock Holmes. But before long the jewel is stolen, due to an error on Holmes' part, and shortly thereafter, a series of horrible murders begin, the murderer leaving his victims with their spines snapped and surrounded by a mass of smashed china.
Directed by
Roy William Neill
Written by
Bertram Millhauser
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Lillian Bronson
Maj. Harker's Housekeeper (uncredited)
Ian Wolfe
Amos Hodder
Nigel Bruce
Dr. John Watson
Harry Cording
George Gelder (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
Constable With Food Tray (uncredited)
Holmes Herbert
James Goodram, courier
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Evelyn Ankers
Naomi Drake
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Rondo Hatton
The Hoxton Creeper
Miles Mander
Giles Conover
Leyland Hodgson
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Richard Aherne
Museum Guard Bates
Charles Francis
Francis Digby, curator
Eric Wilton
Chauffeur (uncredited)

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