When a peg-legged prisoner (Graham Soutten) reveals a secret in return for his escape and is then betrayed, he bides his time before escaping and setting about claiming the treasure for himself. He has been away for such a long time that some of the valuables have rather bloodily changed hands and one necklace that he wants to retrieve now belongs to “Mary” (Isla Bevla). Now she knows it’s provenance isn’t whiter…
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932)
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.
Top Cast
Arthur Wontner
Sherlock Holmes
Isla Bevan
Mary Morstan
Ian Hunter
Dr. John Watson
Graham Soutten
Jonathan Small
Herbert Lomas
Maj. John Sholto
Gilbert Davis
Det. Insp. Atherly Jones
Margaret Yarde
Mrs. Smith
Roy Emerton
The Tattooed Man
Mr. Burnhett
Tattoo Artist
Charles Farrell
Funfair Patron
Clare Greet
Mrs. Hudson
Moore Marriott
Mordecai Smith
Edgar Norfolk
Capt. Morstan
Kynaston Reeves
Bartholomew Sholto
Ernest Sefton
Barrett
Togo
Tonga
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FAQ about The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
What is The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case about?
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.
When was The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case released?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case was released in 1932.
What genres does The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case belong to?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case is categorised as Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Crime, Action.
Who stars in The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
The cast of The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case includes Arthur Wontner, Isla Bevan, Ian Hunter, Graham Soutten, Herbert Lomas.