
A Study in Scarlet
Synopsis
This is the first of the Sherlock Holmes' stories by the famous English author. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes and his friend, Dr. Watson, receives an invitation from Mr. Gregson, of Scotland Yard, to assist in unraveling a murder mystery. Holmes makes a careful study of the case and as a result of his ingenious deductions rounds up the murderer, one Jefferson Hope, a cabman. The man confesses his guilt and tells his life story and of the vengeance of the many wrongs he has suffered at the hands of the dead man in the years gone by. Before the case comes to trial the prisoner dies from heart failure. This is another victory for Holmes and his wonderful deductive methods, as the officers of Scotland Yard had all but fastened the guilt upon another and an innocent person.
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December 29, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Grace Cunard
- Original Title
- A Study in Scarlet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Ford
Grace Cunard
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Ford
Director
Grace Cunard
Writer
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What is A Study in Scarlet about?
This is the first of the Sherlock Holmes' stories by the famous English author. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes and his friend, Dr. Watson, receives an invitation from Mr. Gregson, of Scotland Yard, to assist in unraveling a murder mystery. Holmes makes a careful study of the case and as a result of his ingenious deductions rounds up the murderer, one Jefferson Hope, a cabman. The man confesses his guilt and tells his life story and of the vengeance of the many wrongs he has suffered at the hands of the dead man in the years gone by. Before the case comes to trial the prisoner dies from heart failure. This is another victory for Holmes and his wonderful deductive methods, as the officers of Scotland Yard had all but fastened the guilt upon another and an innocent person.
Who directed A Study in Scarlet?
A Study in Scarlet was directed by Francis Ford.
Who stars in A Study in Scarlet?
The principal cast of A Study in Scarlet includes Francis Ford, John Ford, Grace Cunard, Harry Schumm.
When was A Study in Scarlet released and how long is it?
A Study in Scarlet was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 20m.
