The Pearl of Death(1944)

Behind the story

What is The Pearl of Death about?

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.

Genres

Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Directed by

Roy William Neill

Release date

1944-08-01

Status

Released

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