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.
Credits
A Study in Scarlet Cast
| Name |
Character |
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J. M. Kerrigan
He was 48, 79 years old when he died
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as Jabez Wilson |
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Reginald Owen
He was 45, 85 years old when he died
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as Sherlock Holmes |
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June Clyde
She was 23, 77 years old when she died
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as Eileen Forrester |
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Alan Mowbray
He was 36, 72 years old when he died
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as Lestrade |
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Doris Lloyd
She was 36, 71 years old when she died
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as Mrs. Murphy |
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John Warburton
He was 33, 82 years old when he died
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as John Stanford |
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Anna May Wong
She was 28, 56 years old when she died
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as Mrs. Pyke |
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Warburton Gamble
He was 50, 62 years old when he died
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as Dr. Watson |
A Study in Scarlet Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Arthur Edeson as Director of Photography. He was 41 (78) years old when He died
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Camera |
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Edwin L. Marin as Director. He was 34 (52) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Reginald Owen as Dialogue. He was 45 (85) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Hans Weeren as Sound Engineer. He was 38 (49) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Martin G. Cohn as Supervising Film Editor. He was 40 (60) years old when He died
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Editing |
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Robert Florey as Screenplay. He was 32 (78) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Rose Loewinger as Editor. She was 31 (98) years old when She died
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Editing |
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Val Burton as Music. |
Sound |
