Movie: The Speckled Band

Top 6 Billed Cast

Raymond Massey
Raymond Massey

Sherlock Holmes

Lyn Harding
Lyn Harding

Dr. Grimesby Rylott

Angela Baddeley
Angela Baddeley

Helen Stonor

Athole Stewart
Athole Stewart

Dr. John Watson

Nancy Price
Nancy Price

Mrs Staunton

Marie Ault
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

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
  • Tagline

    TERRIFIED! Maked for Death by the Words That Sealed Her Marriage!

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  • Languages:

    English
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