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A Study in Scarlet
5.5 / 10• 1933• 1h 12m•NR• English
CrimeMysteryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Reginald Owen
Sherlock Holmes
Lead
June Clyde
Eileen Forrester
Alan Mowbray
Lestrade
Warburton Gamble
Dr. Watson
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
John Warburton
John Stanford
Leila Bennett
Daffy Dolly
J.M. Kerrigan
Jabez Wilson
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Edwin L. Marin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Study in Scarlet is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
