Movie: The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case

Top 10 Billed Cast

Arthur Wontner
Arthur Wontner

Sherlock Holmes

Isla Bevan
Isla Bevan

Mary Morstan

Ian Hunter
Ian Hunter

Dr. John Watson

Graham Soutten
Graham Soutten

Jonathan Small

Herbert Lomas
Herbert Lomas

Maj. John Sholto

Gilbert Davis
Gilbert Davis

Det. Insp. Atherly Jones

Margaret Yarde
Margaret Yarde

Mrs. Smith

Roy Emerton
Roy Emerton

The Tattooed Man

Mr. Burnhett
Mr. Burnhett

Tattoo Artist

Charles Farrell
Charles Farrell

Funfair Patron

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    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.

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    1932-05-12

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