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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
Genres
MysteryThrillerRomanceCrimeAction
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
77 min
Release Date
1932-05-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
12
Vote Average
4.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Miles Malleson
Thaddeus Sholto
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