A Study in Scarlet (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1933, A Study in Scarlet is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Study in Scarlet stars Reginald Owen as Sherlock Holmes, Anna May Wong as Mrs. Pyke, Alan Mowbray as Lestrade and Warburton Gamble as Dr. Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Study in Scarlet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Study in Scarlet page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Study in Scarlet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Study in Scarlet (1933)?
- In US, A Study in Scarlet is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Study in Scarlet worth watching?
- A Study in Scarlet holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Study in Scarlet?
- A Study in Scarlet stars Reginald Owen, Anna May Wong, Alan Mowbray, Warburton Gamble and June Clyde.
- When was A Study in Scarlet released?
- A Study in Scarlet was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.