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The Speckled Band(1931)
Status: Released
Date: 1931-03-05
58%
12 Votes
Time: 1h 6m
TERRIFIED! Maked for Death by the Words That Sealed Her Marriage!
Overview:
After her sister dies under mysterious circumstances, a young heiress seeks Holmes' help when she feels threatened by her brutish stepfather.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
British & Dominions Film Corporation
Herbert Wilcox Productions
Movie: The Speckled Band
Top 6 Billed Cast
Raymond Massey
Sherlock Holmes
Lyn Harding
Dr. Grimesby Rylott
Athole Stewart
Dr. John Watson
Nancy Price
Mrs Staunton
Marie Ault
Mrs. Hudson (uncredited)
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After her sister dies under mysterious circumstances, a young heiress seeks Holmes' help when she feels threatened by her brutish stepfather.
Release Date
1931-03-05
Average
5.833
Rating:
2.9 startsTagline
TERRIFIED! Maked for Death by the Words That Sealed Her Marriage!
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