When a gentlewoman is found dead with her throat torn out, the villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human ... Read allWhen a gentlewoman is found dead with her throat torn out, the villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.When a gentlewoman is found dead with her throat torn out, the villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.
- Bill Taylor
- (uncredited)
- Lady Lillian Gentry Penrose
- (uncredited)
- Villager in Pub with Dr. Watson
- (uncredited)
- Villager in Pub
- (uncredited)
- Villager in Pub
- (uncredited)
- Hotel Bellhop
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaListed in Journet's inn-register is Tom McKnight of New York. He was an adviser on Universal's Holmes series, and was married to Edith Meiser, a writer familiar to devotees of the radio productions "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".
- GoofsLady Penrose is said to have been murdered by having her throat torn out, yet when her body is found at the church after she rang the bell to summon help as she was dying, there is no sign of any damage to her throat nor a single drop of blood on or near the body.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Sherlock Holmes: Canada, the linchpin of the English speaking world, whose relations of friendly intimacy with the United States on the one hand and their unswerving fidelity to the British Commonwealth and the Motherland on the other. Canada, the link that joins together these great branches of the human family.
Dr. John H. Watson: Churchill say that?
Sherlock Holmes: Yes, Watson, Churchill.
- ConnectionsEdited into Who Dunit Theater: The Scarlet Claw (2016)
- SoundtracksBritish Grenadiers
Traditional
(uncredited)
sung by the postman
Once again, Basil Rathbone takes the lead role as the super-sleuth Sherlock Holmes and, as usual, does excellently with it. He does so well at playing this character that you when you think Sherlock Holmes, it's Rathbone's image that instantly pops into your mind. While this may have hindered the rest of his career a little, it's definitely a good thing while you're watching a Sherlock Holmes movie. Also reprising his role from previous Holmes movies is Nigel Bruce in the role of Dr Watson. He too makes great use of the role, and again it's hard to imagine anyone else playing Dr Watson. The supernatural elements of the story are nice, and seeing the numerous atmosphere scenes is always a treat. The black and white cinematography helps to create a foreboding atmosphere, which compliments the story nicely. The ensemble of characters surrounding the mystery are well done and the film throws in a number of red herrings in order to keep the conclusion from the audience until it is finally time to give it away. All in all; great stuff!
- The_Void
- Jun 3, 2005
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- Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw
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- Runtime1 hour 14 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1