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
as Sherlock Holmes
June Clyde
as Eileen Forrester
Alan Mowbray
as Lestrade
Warburton Gamble
as Dr. Watson
Doris Lloyd
as Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
John Warburton
as John Stanford
Leila Bennett
as Daffy Dolly
J.M. Kerrigan
as Jabez Wilson
Alan Dinehart
as Merrydew
Anna May Wong
as Mrs. Pyke
Billy Bevan
as Will Swallow
Wyndham Standing
as Capt. Robin S. Pyke
