A Study in Scarlet
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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Reginald Owen
Sherlock Holmes
Known for
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June Clyde
Eileen Forrester
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Alan Mowbray
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Warburton Gamble
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Doris Lloyd
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John Warburton
John Stanford
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Leila Bennett
Daffy Dolly
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J.M. Kerrigan
Jabez Wilson
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Alan Dinehart
Merrydew
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Anna May Wong
Mrs. Pyke
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Billy Bevan
Will Swallow
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Capt. Robin S. Pyke
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Edwin L. Marin Director · Robert Florey Screenplay Arthur Conan Doyle Author
United States release May 14, 1933 · Produced in United States · Production K.B.S. Productions Inc., Sono Art-World Wide Pictures
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Fox Film Corporation
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K.B.S. Productions Inc.
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Sono Art-World Wide Pictures
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United States
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
United States · May 14, 1933
Theatrical
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