A Study in Scarlet

IMDb 5.5 1933 • 72 min • CrimeMysteryThriller

Director

Edwin L. Marin

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Reginald Owen
Reginald Owen Sherlock Holmes
June Clyde
June Clyde Eileen Forrester
Alan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray Lestrade
Warburton Gamble
Warburton Gamble Dr. Watson
Doris Lloyd
Doris Lloyd Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy