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The Speckled Band
The Speckled Band

The Speckled Band

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

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RomanceMysteryCrimeDrama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

05 March 1931

Country

United Kingdom

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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