A skeptical holmes and watson nigel bruce attend a meeting of the royal canadian occult society in canada, but are soon looking into a. She boards the train that evening, as do lady margaret carstairs mary forbes, who owns and is transporting the famous star of rhodesia diamond. The two had previously played the roles in the 20th century fox productions of the hound of the baskervilles and the adventures of sherlock holmes both released in 1939. The baker street dozen is the fan nickname for the twelve sherlock holmes films released by universal studios between 1942 and 1946 starring basil rathbone as sherlock holmes and nigel bruce as dr. David stuart davies notes on the films dvd audio commentary that its generally considered by critics and fans of the series to be the best of the twelve holmes films made. Sherlock holmes movies the pearl of death 1944 full movie basil rathbone, sherlock film. Filming began in january 1944 and was completed already in february. The scarlet claw 44 page 3 classic horror film board. The scarlet claw 1944 watch online free on novamovie, stream online hd the scarlet claw full movie with english subtitles, download the scarlet claw bluray 720p, 1080p. The scarlet claw 1944 starring basil rathbone and nigel. May 22, 2014 watch the scarlet claw 1944 full movie ursula strauss on dailymotion. I own an original 16mm print that was sparingly used by nabes outside of the united states that were not equipped to screen 35mm format. One was a master of the protomst rejoinder, and the scarlet claw 44 page 3 classic horror film board. Modern sources add the following names to the crew credits.
The scarlet claw is a 1944 sherlock holmes film directed by roy william neill and starring. The pearl of death is a 1944 sherlock holmes film starring basil rathbone as holmes and nigel bruce as dr. Though it is not based on any conan doyle story, the scarlet claw is regarded by baker street aficionados as the best of universals sherlock holmes series. Though it is not based on any conan doyle story, this film is regarded by baker street aficionados as the best of universals sherlock holmes. The scarlet claw 1944 directed by roy william neill. The complete film and tv history, titan books, third edition, january 31, 2012, isbn 9780857687760. Salter frank skinner paul sawtell charles previn released in. Whats most interesting about the scarlet claw based on an original story is its decidedly horrortinged flavor, with one murder scene in particular wonderfully predating psycho.
This is the only sherlock holmes film with voiceover narration. The scarlet claw the arthur conan doyle encyclopedia. This is the 8th sherlockian movie in the rathbone series. The main theme is that holmes uses his powers of deduction to solve puzzles, rather than relying on the superstition of the townsfolk.
The scarlet claw is often referred to as the best of the modern day, i. Jan 12, 2016 the scarlet claw is a minor gem, pleasing to look at and easy to enjoy despite a morbid nature which includes the horrific murder of a young girl. At the risk of the franchises success, universal decided to update holmes to the 40s, from the victorian period that twentiethcentury fox had so lovingly and daringly. The scarlet claw 1944 the scarlet claw 1944 is sixth in the series of twelve sherlock holmes films that basil rathbone and nigel bruce signed on for with universal and is also considered one of the best entries by fans. David stuart davies notes on the film s dvd audio commentary that its generally considered by critics and fans of the series to be the best of the twelve holmes films. Jun 12, 2017 for the eighth of universals fourteen popular sherlock holmes films producerdirector roy william neill helmed what many believe is the best in the series. Watch for some truly startling special effects by john p. A skeptical holmes and watson nigel bruce attend a meeting of the royal canadian occult society in canada, but are soon looking into a killing spree attributed to a fanciful marsh monster. The scarlet claw a woman is found dead with her throat.
Sherlock holmes tv series classic full movie, series, full length film full movies for. Scarlet claw is easily my favorite of the universal b canon. Okay matt, the good news is that both scarlet claw and house of fear look really great. Scarlet claw the aka sherlock holmes in the scarlet claw bluray 1944 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. The scarlet claw was the first film of the sherlock holmes series for which roy william neill coauthored the screenplay. The scarlet claw 44 page 2 classic horror film board. Though not based on any story by arthur conan doyle, creator of the characters, it is widely considered the best in universal pictures series of 12 sherlock holmes films holmes and watson attempt to solve a series of grotesque killings that are. The art of the essay film runs at bfi southbank 128 august 20, with a keynote lecture by kodwo eshun on 1 august, a talk by writer and academic laura rascaroli on 27 august and a closing panel debate on 28 august. The scarlet claw is an american movie released on 18 may 1944, produced by universal pictures, starring basil rathbone as sherlock holmes and nigel bruce as dr. Holmes and watson do appear to be unequal to the challenge of corralling the canadian fiend for much of the film. Sherlock holmes and the scarlet claw 1944 daily scribbling. The scarlet claw is one of the spookiest, finest, and longest films in the series, as well as being a particular favourite of mine.
The restoration doc mentions that claw was one of their problem titles but it looks really fine on bluray, imo. David stuart davies notes on the film s dvd audio commentary that its generally considered by critics and fans of the series to be the best of the twelve holmes films made by universal. The scarlet claw 1944 is an original screenplay with elements loosely inspired by. The scarlet claw 1944 mystery film official trailer. Arguably the best sherlock holmes film featuring basil rathbone and nigel bruce, the scarlet claw has a. Unlike hound, it hasnt a whiff of silliness and theres no love angle, just the murder mystery. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at.
The almost complete psychotronic encyclopedia of film. The scarlet claw is a minor gem, pleasing to look at and easy to enjoy despite a morbid nature which includes the horrific murder of a young girl. When a gentlewoman is found dead with her throat torn out, the villagers blame a supernatural monster. In london, vivian vedder renee godfrey verifies that a carpenter has completed a coffin for her recently deceased mothers body, which she is transporting to scotland by train.
The scarlet claw is an original screenplay with elements loosely inspired by doyles the adventure of the dancing men. Holmes basil rathbone and watson nigel bruce journey to canada to investigate a series of mysterious murders. The scarlet claw 1944 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The scarlet claw 1944 full movie basil rathbone the best classic movies by feature film.
Watson, the ninth of fourteen such films the pair made. Jul 17, 2017 but, if its novelty youre after this wouldnt be the first place id look. What the scarlet claw does it does very well though, and if its not quite as memorable as some of the other entries in the series it still stands as one of the best. The working title of this film was sherlock holmes in canada. Fulton, known for his excellent work on the mummy 1932, the invisible man 1933, bride of. Read the full synopsis of the scarlet claw, 1944, directed by roy william neill, with basil rathbone, nigel bruce, gerald hamer, at turner classic movies. Villagers blame a supernatural source but holmes has other ideas. The scarlet claw 1944 tt0037248 a woman is found dead with her throat torn out. For many this is the best of the holmes and watson films made by universal. Scarlet claw the aka sherlock holmes in the scarlet claw.
Basil rathbone, kay harding, paul cavanagh, nigel bruce, gerald hamer. While attending a conference in quebec city, sherlock holmes and his good friend dr. Dec 21, 2017 will, one of my best memories of scarlet is a latenight viewing years ago with two college friends. Sherlock holmes and the scarlet claw 1944 introduction the eighth film in the series of sherlock holmes films starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce is definitely one of the high points of the series, and many critics even consider it the best. Introduction the eighth film in the series of sherlock holmes films starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce is definitely one of the high points of the series, and. But sherlock holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby quebec, suspects a human murderer. Scarlet claw the aka sherlock holmes in the scarlet claw 1944. The scarlet claw 1944 full movie video dailymotion. The scarlet claw is a 1944 sherlock holmes movie directed by roy william neill, starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce. It borrows some elements from the hound of the baskervilles and it features plenty of gruesome deaths, fogenshrouded bogs, some great character acting, along with a very clever murderer with a talent for disguise that rivals even the great detectives himself. Total number of members who have this title in their.
All the victims have been found with their throats ripped out yecch. The spider woman 1944 inspired by the sign of four and the final problem the scarlet claw 1944 inspired by the gothic trappings of the hound of the baskervilles and the sussex vampire the pearl of death 1944 inspired by of the six napoleons sherlock holmes and the house of fear 1945 inspired by the five orange. Contr wrt tom mcknight, cam op edward cohen, props henry gundstrom, and stuntsdoubles gil perkins and charles morton. Though not based on any story by arthur conan doyle, creator of the characters, it is widely considered the best in universal pictures series of 12 sherlock holmes films. Roy william neills the scarlet claw 1944 movie trailer. Dec 27, 2016 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. Scarlet runs about as long as hound but feels much more compact.
The story is loosely based on conan doyles short story the adventure of the six napoleons but features some additions, such as evelyn ankers as an accomplice of the villain, played. The scarlet claw 1944 at the risk of the franchises success, universal decided to update holmes to the 40s, from the victorian period that twentiethcentury fox had so lovingly and daringly created for the hound of the baskervilles and the adventures of sherlock holmes 1939. The film s plot is a mostly original story not directly based on any of arthur conan doyles holmes tales, but it uses minor plot elements of the adventure of the empty house, the disappearance of lady frances carfax, and the sign of four. An atmospheric and engaging mystery film, tsc is the ideal place to start for anyone wishing to dip into the screen adventures of conan doyles hero, away from the work of the great writer himself. Of the two, the scarlet claw seems the better film, though. The scarlet claw 1944 is an original screenplay with elements loosely inspired by doyles the adventure of the dancing men. Basil rathbone and nigel bruce in the scarlet claw 1944 basil rathbone in the scarlet claw 1944 gerald hamer in the scarlet claw 1944. A skeptical holmes and watson attend a meeting of the royal canadian occult society in canada, but are soon looking into a killing spree attributed to a fanciful marsh monster. The scarlet claw 1944 starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce. The scarlet claw is a 1944 sherlock holmes film directed by roy william neill and starring basil rathbone and nigel bruce. Villagers attribute a origin that is supernatural however holmes has other thoughts. The scarlet claw, american mysterydetective film, released in 1944, that starred basil rathbone as sherlock holmes and nigel bruce as dr. With basil rathbone, nigel bruce, gerald hamer, paul cavanagh.