
The Sign of the Claw
Drama · Action · Crime
Overview
A German Shepherd police dog and his policeman master track a gang of bank robbers, one of which is the dog's former abusive owner.
Top Cast
Peter the Great
Peter the Great
Peter
Peter the Great
Peter


Edward Hearn
Edward Hearn
Robert Conway
Edward Hearn
Robert Conway


Ethel Shannon
Ethel Shannon
Mildred Bryson
Ethel Shannon
Mildred Bryson


Lee Shumway
Lee Shumway
Al Stokes
Lee Shumway
Al Stokes
Joseph Bennett
Joseph Bennett
Jimmy Bryson
Joseph Bennett
Jimmy Bryson


Carmencita Johnson
Carmencita Johnson
Little Girl (uncredited)
Carmencita Johnson
Little Girl (uncredited)
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