The read
Number 4 of 8 in its series by score. It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
When a woman is found dead with her throat torn out, the local villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
115 audience votes
Key crew
- Edmund L. HartmannScreenplay
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
- Roy William NeillDirector
- Roy William NeillScreenplay
Cast
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
- Gerald HamerPotts / Tanner / Ramson
- Paul CavanaghLord Penrose
- Arthur HohlEmile Journet
- Miles ManderJudge Brisson
- Kay HardingMarie Journet
- David ClydePolice Sergeant Thompson
- Ian WolfeDrake
- Victoria HorneNora
- Al FergusonAttendant (uncredited)
- Olaf HyttenHotel Day Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
black and whitemurder investigationsherlock holmes