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A Study in Scarlet 1933 Directed by Edwin L. Marin

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Release Date 14 May 1933
72 mins
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Reginald Owen Sherlock Holmes
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
Alan Dinehart Merrydew
Anna May Wong Mrs. Pyke
Billy Bevan Will Swallow
Wyndham Standing Capt. Robin S. Pyke
Halliwell Hobbes Malcolm Dearing
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