A Study in Scarlet

APPROPIATE

1933 / 72min.

Rating5.5

Genres

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Edwin L. Marin

Actors

Doris Lloyd

J.M. Kerrigan

Reginald Owen

Anna May Wong

Alan Mowbray

Billy Bevan

Wyndham Standing

Halliwell Hobbes

June Clyde

Alan Dinehart

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