The Scarlet Claw (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1944, The Scarlet Claw is an action, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 74 minutes. “Holmes vs. Monster!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Scarlet Claw stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Gerald Hamer as Potts / Tanner / Ramson and Paul Cavanagh as Lord Penrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Scarlet Claw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarlet Claw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarlet Claw tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarlet Claw (1944)?
- In US, The Scarlet Claw is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarlet Claw worth watching?
- The Scarlet Claw holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarlet Claw?
- The Scarlet Claw stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gerald Hamer, Paul Cavanagh and Arthur Hohl.
- When was The Scarlet Claw released?
- The Scarlet Claw was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.