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.
Edwin L. Marin
Director
Robert Florey
Screenplay
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
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
Alan Dinehart
Merrydew
Anna May Wong
Mrs. Pyke
Billy Bevan
Will Swallow
Wyndham Standing
Capt. Robin S. Pyke
