Movie: A Study in Scarlet

Top 10 Billed Cast

Reginald Owen
Reginald Owen

Sherlock Holmes

Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong

Mrs. Pyke

Alan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray

Lestrade

Warburton Gamble
Warburton Gamble

Dr. Watson

June Clyde
June Clyde

Eileen Forrester

John Warburton
John Warburton

John Stanford

Doris Lloyd
Doris Lloyd

Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy

J.M. Kerrigan
J.M. Kerrigan

Jabez Wilson

Alan Dinehart
Alan Dinehart

Merrydew

Billy Bevan
Billy Bevan

Will Swallow

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1933-05-14

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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    English
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