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.
as Sherlock Holmes
as Eileen Forrester
as Lestrade
as Dr. Watson
as Mrs. Annabel Mary Murphy
as John Stanford
as Daffy Dolly
as Jabez Wilson
as Merrydew
as Mrs. Pyke
as Will Swallow
as Capt. Robin S. Pyke
as Malcolm Dearing
