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The Pearl of Death is free on Plex and Plex Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Pearl of Death?

The Pearl of Death runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).

Is The Pearl of Death suitable for kids?

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TMDB19441h 9mThriller / Mystery / Crime

The Pearl of Death

Name: The Pearl of Death
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1944-08-01
Duration: 69 min

The master minds tackle the master crimes!

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.

TMDB audience score

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The Pearl of Death at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 9m

At 1h 9m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · Crime

TMDB files it under thriller, mystery, and crime.

US availability

2 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Plex and Plex Channel. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 106 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Pearl of Death tonight

It is a short one: 1h 9m, so it fits a late start.
It is free to watch on Plex and Plex Channel in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 106 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Pearl of Death

Is The Pearl of Death scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Pearl of Death for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, mystery, and crime film.
Where can I watch The Pearl of Death in the US?: The Pearl of Death is free on Plex and Plex Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Pearl of Death?: The Pearl of Death runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
Is The Pearl of Death suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Pearl of Death in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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