The Scarlet Claw
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The Scarlet Claw

(1944)Directed by Roy William Neill74 minMystery, Crime, Thriller
“Holmes vs. Monster!”

Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) is in Quebec when he is drawn into a case that looks like nothing a detective should touch. A woman in a nearby village has been found with her throat torn out, and the villagers blame a monster. Roy William Neill sends Holmes and Doctor Watson (Nigel Bruce) into the fog, where Holmes keeps looking for a man behind the claw.

Basil Rathboneas Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruceas Doctor Watson
Gerald Hameras Potts / Tanner / Ramson
Paul Cavanaghas Lord Penrose
Arthur Hohlas Emile Journet
Miles Manderas Judge Brisson
Kay Hardingas Marie Journet
David Clydeas Police Sergeant Thompson
Ian Wolfeas Drake
Al Fergusonas Attendant (uncredited)
Olaf Hyttenas Hotel Day Desk Clerk (uncredited)
BHBobby Haleas Villager in Pub (uncredited)
Charles Francis