A Study in Scarlet (1933)
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
- 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
Screenplay
- Robert Florey (Screenplay)
- Reginald Owen (Dialogue)
- Arthur Conan Doyle (Novel)
Themes
Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Detective Noir: Corruption in the City, Murder Investigation and Whodunit
Keywords
widow, detective, secret society, lawyer, sherlock holmes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Study in Scarlet about?
- 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.
- Who directed A Study in Scarlet?
- A Study in Scarlet was directed by Edwin L. Marin.
- Who stars in A Study in Scarlet?
- A Study in Scarlet stars Reginald Owen, June Clyde, Alan Mowbray, Warburton Gamble, Doris Lloyd, John Warburton.
- How long is A Study in Scarlet?
- A Study in Scarlet has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is A Study in Scarlet?
- A Study in Scarlet is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was A Study in Scarlet produced?
- A Study in Scarlet was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of A Study in Scarlet?
- The themes of A Study in Scarlet include: Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases, Private Eye and the Missing Heiress Case, Detective Noir: Corruption in the City, Murder Investigation and Whodunit.