Storyline

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.—Gary Jackson

Plot Keywords

sherlock holmes character, police, police inspector, murder, london england, gunfire, engagement, disguise, detective, bound and gagged, attempted murder, murder disguised as suicide, pub, rescue, ring, widow, lawyer, chinese, secret society, secret passage

Short Review

The only thing that this movie has to do with Doyle's novel of the same name, is the finding of a dead body wearing a ring. Nothing else. The performances of Reginald Owen as Holmes, and Warburton Gamble as Watson, are very good. But let's be honest: they are not Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

Trailer

Streaming Service

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