
A Study in Scarlet
Crime · Mystery · Thriller
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.
Top Cast


Reginald Owen
Reginald Owen
Sherlock Holmes
Reginald Owen
Sherlock Holmes


June Clyde
June Clyde
Eileen Forrester
June Clyde
Eileen Forrester


Alan Mowbray
Alan Mowbray
Lestrade
Alan Mowbray
Lestrade


Warburton Gamble
Warburton Gamble
Dr. Watson
Warburton Gamble
Dr. Watson


Doris Lloyd
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy


John Warburton
John Warburton
John Stanford
John Warburton
John Stanford


Leila Bennett
Leila Bennett
Daffy Dolly
Leila Bennett
Daffy Dolly


J.M. Kerrigan
J.M. Kerrigan
Jabez Wilson
J.M. Kerrigan
Jabez Wilson


Alan Dinehart
Alan Dinehart
Merrydew
Alan Dinehart
Merrydew


Anna May Wong
Anna May Wong
Mrs. Pyke
Anna May Wong
Mrs. Pyke
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