The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932)
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In this Sherlock Holmes mystery, the great detective and Dr. Watson help a young woman who has received a giant pearl from a mysterious man. The woman, to whom Watson is very attracted, is also searching for her father who has mysteriously disappeared. Holmes and the Dr. first go to the home of a… More In this Sherlock Holmes mystery, the great detective and Dr. Watson help a young woman who has received a giant pearl from a mysterious man. The woman, to whom Watson is very attracted, is also searching for her father who has mysteriously disappeared. Holmes and the Dr. first go to the home of a flamboyant fellow in South London. This man too is being harassed by the mysterious stranger. This leads the sleuths to a one-legged criminal and his assistant, a dwarf. The story climaxes with a thrilling motor boat chase down the Thames. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Graham Cutts
- Written By
- Arthur Conan Doyle, W.P. Lipscomb
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Aug 14, 1932 Wide
- Studio
- American Pop Classics
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Cast
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Arthur Wontner
as Sherlock Holmes
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Isla Bevan
as Mary Morstan
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Ian Hunter
as Dr. John H. Watson
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Gilbert Davis
as Athelney Jones
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Graham [Ben] Soutten
as Jonathan Small
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Edgar Norfolk
as Capt. Morstan
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Roy Emerton
as Bailey
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Clare Greet
as Mrs. Hudson
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Herbert Lomas
as Maj. John Sholto
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Kynaston Reeves
as Bartholomew
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Miles Malleson
as Thaddeus Sholto