The read
A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 93%. Critics rate it 37 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 12m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
Critics rate it 37 points higher than audiences do.
32 audience votes
Key crew
- Edwin L. MarinDirector
- Robert FloreyScreenplay
Cast
- Reginald OwenSherlock Holmes
- June ClydeEileen Forrester
- Alan MowbrayLestrade
- Warburton GambleDr. Watson
- Doris LloydMrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
- John WarburtonJohn Stanford
- Leila BennettDaffy Dolly
- J.M. KerriganJabez Wilson
- Alan DinehartMerrydew
- Anna May WongMrs. Pyke
- Billy BevanWill Swallow
- Wyndham StandingCapt. Robin S. Pyke
