The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case

May 12, 1932

1h 17m

★ 4.8

Overview

A young woman turns to Holmes for protection when she's menaced by an escaped killer seeking missing treasure. However, when the woman is kidnapped, Holmes and Watson must penetrate the city's criminal underworld to find her.

Genres

Mystery

Thriller

Romance

Crime

Action

Production Companies

Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)

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Cast

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Wontner

Mary Morstan

Isla Bevan

Dr. John Watson

Ian Hunter

Jonathan Small

Graham Soutten

Maj. John Sholto

Herbert Lomas

Det. Insp. Atherly Jones

Gilbert Davis

Mrs. Smith

Margaret Yarde

The Tattooed Man

Roy Emerton

Tattoo Artist

Mr. Burnhett

Funfair Patron

Charles Farrell

Mrs. Hudson

Clare Greet

Mordecai Smith

Moore Marriott

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