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The Scarlet Claw (1944)
8/10
Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, as Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, try to solve a case in which it appears a creature has killed livestock and now a woman.
As with many Holmes' films, and as with this series, the film's plot and motivations are rather convoluted, shot out faster than comprehendible, and often ridiculous. It's about the ride, and the film has good pace and is effectively shot. If you're like myself, preferring mysteries where one can make deductions and follow the leads along with the detective, than this film is not likely to satisfy that itch.
Notable in the series, this film makes very poor use of Holmes' partner Dr Watson. Watson does not help Holmes, not even in the fun accidental way this series sometimes offers: where Watson will say something that brings an answer to Holmes' mind. Rather in this film, Watson might as well not exist, and rather than being often humours is much more a nuisance and annoying.
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