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A Study in Scarlet

Play trailer Poster for A Study in Scarlet 1933,  1h 10m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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93% Tomatometer 14 Reviews 19% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
While investigating a secretive group of aristocrats, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must contend with a number of murders related to the elite society. Suspects involved in the case include lawyer and socialite Thaddeus Merrydew and Mrs. Pyke, the widow of a deceased group member. The stakes become higher when the lovely Eileen Forrester is targeted by the killer and seeks the protection of Holmes and Watson.

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Roy Chartier Variety Oct 22, 2022
Warburton Gamble, doing Watson, Allan Dihehart and Anna May Wong are particularly up to their assignments. Go to Full Review
Mordaunt Hall New York Times Oct 21, 2022
Anna May Wong does well in her part. Go to Full Review
Mae Tinée Chicago Tribune Oct 21, 2022
The picture has been atmospherically photographed and directed well. Go to Full Review
E.H. Gooding Buffalo News Oct 22, 2022
Reginald Owen has captured the spirit of Sherlock Holmes without resorting to the trick hat and curled pipe that used to characterize the famed sleuth as we remember him some 20 years ago on the stage Go to Full Review
Film Daily Staff The Film Daily Oct 22, 2022
This well-known mystery story has been brought to the screen with an excellent cast, each player giving a convincing characterization. Go to Full Review
Star Staff Washington Star Oct 22, 2022
[A] well-directed and most modern of Sherlock revivals. Mystery film fans will like it. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Edwin L. Marin

Director

Reginald Owen

Sherlock Holmes

Warburton Gamble

Dr. Watson

Anna May Wong

Mrs. Pyke

June Clyde

Eileen Forrester

Alan Dinehart

Merrydew

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A Study in Scarlet

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Movie Info

Synopsis While investigating a secretive group of aristocrats, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must contend with a number of murders related to the elite society. Suspects involved in the case include lawyer and socialite Thaddeus Merrydew and Mrs. Pyke, the widow of a deceased group member. The stakes become higher when the lovely Eileen Forrester is targeted by the killer and seeks the protection of Holmes and Watson.
Director
Edwin L. Marin
Producer
Burt Kelly, Samuel Bischoff, William Saul
Screenwriter
Robert Florey
Distributor
Fox Film Corporation, World Wide Pictures
Production Co
K.B.S. Productions Inc.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 14, 1933, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 10m
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