A Study in Scarlet
1933, English. Directed by Edwin L. Marin.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Edwin L. MarinDirector
- Reginald OwenSherlock Holmes
- June ClydeEileen Forrester
- Alan MowbrayLestrade
- Warburton GambleDr. Watson
- Doris LloydMrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
- John WarburtonJohn Stanford
- Leila BennettDaffy Dolly
- J.M. KerriganJabez Wilson
- Alan DinehartMerrydew
- Anna May WongMrs. Pyke
- Billy BevanWill Swallow
- Wyndham StandingCapt. Robin S. Pyke
Details
- Released
- 14 May 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Florey
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What A Study in Scarlet is based on
A Study in Scarlet is based on A Study in Scarlet (1887) by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by Ward, Lock & Co..
1887
A Study in Scarlet
By Arthur Conan Doyle
Published by Ward, Lock & Co.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Study in Scarlet runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
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A Study in Scarlet is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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A Study in Scarlet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Study in Scarlet?
If you liked A Study in Scarlet, try Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, The House of Fear, The Scarlet Claw.
Who directed A Study in Scarlet?
A Study in Scarlet (1933) was directed by Edwin L. Marin and stars Reginald Owen, June Clyde, Alan Mowbray.
What is A Study in Scarlet based on?
A Study in Scarlet is based on A Study in Scarlet (1887) by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by Ward, Lock & Co..