A Study in Scarlet
Synopsis
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.
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin L. Marin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Florey
- Original Score
- Val Burton
- Original Title
- A Study in Scarlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation, K.B.S. Productions Inc., Sono Art-World Wide Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin L. Marin
Robert Florey, Reginald Owen, Arthur Conan Doyle
Val Burton
Arthur Edeson
Rose Loewinger
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Robert Florey
Screenplay
Rose Loewinger
Editor
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Study in Scarlet
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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?
The principal cast of A Study in Scarlet includes Reginald Owen, June Clyde, Alan Mowbray, Warburton Gamble, Doris Lloyd.
When was A Study in Scarlet released and how long is it?
A Study in Scarlet was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for A Study in Scarlet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Study in Scarlet was composed by Val Burton.
Is A Study in Scarlet based on a book or true story?
A Study in Scarlet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Study in Scarlet?
A Study in Scarlet holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).