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.

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
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Release Date
May 14, 1933
Runtime
1h 12m
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Director