
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
Mystery · Thriller · Romance
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.
Top Cast


Arthur Wontner
Arthur Wontner
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Wontner
Sherlock Holmes


Isla Bevan
Isla Bevan
Mary Morstan
Isla Bevan
Mary Morstan


Ian Hunter
Ian Hunter
Dr. John Watson
Ian Hunter
Dr. John Watson
Graham Soutten
Graham Soutten
Jonathan Small
Graham Soutten
Jonathan Small


Herbert Lomas
Herbert Lomas
Maj. John Sholto
Herbert Lomas
Maj. John Sholto
Gilbert Davis
Gilbert Davis
Det. Insp. Atherly Jones
Gilbert Davis
Det. Insp. Atherly Jones


Margaret Yarde
Margaret Yarde
Mrs. Smith
Margaret Yarde
Mrs. Smith


Roy Emerton
Roy Emerton
The Tattooed Man
Roy Emerton
The Tattooed Man
Mr. Burnhett
Mr. Burnhett
Tattoo Artist
Mr. Burnhett
Tattoo Artist


Charles Farrell
Charles Farrell
Funfair Patron
Charles Farrell
Funfair Patron
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