A Study in Scarlet

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

Status

Released

Release date

May 14, 1933

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Fox Film Corporation,K.B.S. Productions Inc.,Sono Art-World Wide Pictures

Cast

Alan Mowbray,Billy Bevan,Warburton Gamble,Leila Bennett,Anna May Wong,J.M. Kerrigan,Alan Dinehart,Doris Lloyd,Reginald Owen,Wyndham Standingand 3 more

Director

Edwin L. Marin

Writer

Robert Florey,Arthur Conan Doyle,Reginald Owen

Cinematography

Arthur Edeson

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0024625