A Study in Scarlet
Genres
Overview
In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying: Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon the death of her father. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
72 min
Release Date
1933-05-14
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
28
Vote Average
5.5
Reginald Owen
Sherlock Holmes
Anna May Wong
Mrs. Pyke
Alan Mowbray
Lestrade
Warburton Gamble
Dr. Watson
June Clyde
Eileen Forrester
John Warburton
John Stanford
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
J.M. Kerrigan
Jabez Wilson
Alan Dinehart
Merrydew
Billy Bevan
Will Swallow
Leila Bennett
Daffy Dolly
Wyndham Standing
Capt. Robin S. Pyke
Halliwell Hobbes
Malcolm Dearing
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