"The Scarlet Claw" is an unusual Sherlock Holmes mystery in that it takes place in Canada. Holmes and Watson are in Quebec at an occult society meeting when they hear about a village legend involving a phantom that killed three villagers. There are fears that the phantom has returned - some sheep killed, some strange sightings, and then a woman, Lady Penrose, is found murdered. Lord Penrose (Paul Cavanagh) is at the same meeting as Holmes and Watson. Holmes in fact later receives a letter from the woman asking for his help. The detective and his doctor friend then go to investigate, and find a lot more than anyone bargained for - no phantom, but a flesh and blood killer.
Good ensemble work, rich atmosphere, and a supernatural story that will remind one of Hound of the Baskervilles. While Holmes and Watson have a great adventure in "La Morte Rouge," the name of the town, it's not quite The Hound of the Baskervilles. It is, however, an excellent - maybe the best - entry into the Universal series, and audiences won't be disappointed.
Good ensemble work, rich atmosphere, and a supernatural story that will remind one of Hound of the Baskervilles. While Holmes and Watson have a great adventure in "La Morte Rouge," the name of the town, it's not quite The Hound of the Baskervilles. It is, however, an excellent - maybe the best - entry into the Universal series, and audiences won't be disappointed.