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A Study in Scarlet
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A Study in Scarlet

1933-05-14 · 72 min · ★ 5.5

Crime · Mystery · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Edwin L. Marin
Production companies
Fox Film Corporation, K.B.S. Productions Inc., Sono Art-World Wide Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Reginald OwenReginald OwenSherlock Holmes
June ClydeJune ClydeEileen Forrester
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayLestrade
Warburton GambleWarburton GambleDr. Watson
Doris LloydDoris LloydMrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
John WarburtonJohn WarburtonJohn Stanford
Leila BennettLeila BennettDaffy Dolly
J.M. KerriganJ.M. KerriganJabez Wilson
Alan DinehartAlan DinehartMerrydew
Anna May WongAnna May WongMrs. Pyke
Billy BevanBilly BevanWill Swallow
Wyndham StandingWyndham StandingCapt. Robin S. Pyke
Halliwell HobbesHalliwell HobbesMalcolm Dearing

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