A Study in Scarlet

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.

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

Billy Bevan

Will Swallow

Wyndham Standing

Capt. Robin S. Pyke