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A Study in Scarlet

  • 19331933
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 12m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1K
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June Clyde, Reginald Owen, John Warburton, and Anna May Wong in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
  • Mystery
  • Thriller
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 li... Read allIn 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 b... Read allIn 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 myste... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Edwin L. Marin
  • Writers
    • Arthur Conan Doyle(suggested by book "A Study in Scarlet")
    • Robert Florey(screenplay)
    • Reginald Owen(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Reginald Owen
    • Anna May Wong
    • June Clyde
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  • Director
    • Edwin L. Marin
  • Writers
    • Arthur Conan Doyle(suggested by book "A Study in Scarlet")
    • Robert Florey(screenplay)
    • Reginald Owen(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Reginald Owen
    • Anna May Wong
    • June Clyde
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    • 30User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    J.M. Kerrigan, Alan Mowbray, Wyndham Standing, and Anna May Wong in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Warburton Gamble and Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Warburton Gamble and Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Warburton Gamble, Doris Lloyd, and Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Doris Lloyd and Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Doris Lloyd and Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Warburton Gamble in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Warburton Gamble and Reginald Owen in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Reginald Owen and Anna May Wong in A Study in Scarlet (1933)
    Anna May Wong in A Study in Scarlet (1933)

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    Reginald Owen
    Reginald Owen
    • Sherlock Holmesas Sherlock Holmes
    Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong
    • Mrs. Pykeas Mrs. Pyke
    June Clyde
    June Clyde
    • Eileen Forresteras Eileen Forrester
    Alan Dinehart
    Alan Dinehart
    • Merrydewas Merrydew
    • (as Allan Dinehart)
    John Warburton
    John Warburton
    • John Stanfordas John Stanford
    Alan Mowbray
    Alan Mowbray
    • Lastradeas Lastrade
    Warburton Gamble
    Warburton Gamble
    • Dr. Watsonas Dr. Watson
    J.M. Kerrigan
    J.M. Kerrigan
    • Jabez Wilsonas Jabez Wilson
    Doris Lloyd
    Doris Lloyd
    • Mrs. Murphyas Mrs. Murphy
    Billy Bevan
    Billy Bevan
    • Will Swallowas Will Swallow
    Leila Bennett
    Leila Bennett
    • Daffy Dollyas Daffy Dolly
    Wyndham Standing
    Wyndham Standing
    • Capt. Pykeas Capt. Pyke
    Halliwell Hobbes
    Halliwell Hobbes
    • Dearingas Dearing
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    • Thompson - Innkeeperas Thompson - Innkeeper
    • (uncredited)
    Olaf Hytten
    Olaf Hytten
    • Merrydew's Butleras Merrydew's Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Tetsu Komai
    • Ah Yetas Ah Yet
    • (uncredited)
    Tempe Pigott
    Tempe Pigott
    • Mrs. Hudsonas Mrs. Hudson
    • (uncredited)
    Cecil Reynolds
    • William Bakeras William Baker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edwin L. Marin
    • Writers
      • Arthur Conan Doyle(suggested by book "A Study in Scarlet")
      • Robert Florey(screenplay)
      • Reginald Owen(dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Bears no relation in plot to Arthur Conan Doyle's original novel of the same name, as the producers purchased rights only to the title, not the storyline of Doyle's book.
    • Goofs
      Holmes' and Watson's address is shown as 221-A Baker Street rather than the well-known and correct 221-B. But since their apartment is on the upper floor of the building, the -B is implied, A being the ground floor dwelling and B the upper floor dwelling in the building. However, in the advertisement Holmes places in the newspaper, he gives his address as 221-A Baker Street .
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Murphy: Then you've had to take me, Mr. Holmes?

      Sherlock Holmes: I'll, ahh, take up your case.

      Mrs. Murphy: Mind you, it'll have to be for love.

      Sherlock Holmes: Love?

      Mrs. Murphy: For nix. I've noticed how you like workin' for nothin'.

      Sherlock Holmes: My interest is to bring the criminal to justice.

      Mrs. Murphy: Well, never mind about justice, never mind about the crime. All I want is my husband's lawful money. And I want you to slap that thievin' lawyers face right across, between his greasy fat chops. Good night, Mr. Holmes. I'll be seeing you and thank you kindly.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits list the character of Inspector Lestrade as "Lastrade".
    • Connections
      Edited into Who Dunit Theater: A Study in Scarlet (2015)

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    A Study in Scarlet in name only, but still a fine serial
    I must echo what others have said and say that this is A Study in Scarlet in name only, it bears no relation to the original story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which was the first time the character Sherlock Holmes was introduced and had met Watson. Here though, Holmes and Watson are established as older and have had many years of partnership. Even so, the film A Study in Scarlet follows common tropes in Sherlock Holmes stories and has its charm, its only real drawback is that it was made nearly a century ago and sound and image quality are not up to the level most are familiar with these days so the suspense is rather dry in most places. A lot of people have mixed feelings towards Reginald Owen's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, personally I rather like it, it feels like a more older and experienced Sherlock than what you're normally used to. Certainly worth watching if you're a fan of the character.
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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1933 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En studie i rött
    • Filming locations
      • California Tiffany Studios - 4516 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • K.B.S. Productions Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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