A Study in Scarlet
1933
⭐5.5(31 votes)
1h 12m
CrimeMysteryThriller
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.
About A Study in Scarlet
A Study in Scarlet (1933) is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch A Study in Scarlet on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 31 votes. Fans of crime movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
