Mystery ·Thriller ·Romance ·Crime ·Action · United Kingdom · 1932 · 1h 17m

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case

Director

Cast

Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes Isla Bevan as Mary Morstan Ian Hunter as Dr. John Watson Graham Soutten as Jonathan Small Herbert Lomas as Maj. John Sholto Gilbert Davis as Det. Insp. Atherly Jones

Crew

Robert Martin — Director of Photography Robert De Grasse — Director of Photography Otto Ludwig — Editor W.P. Lipscomb — Screenplay Arthur Conan Doyle — Novel Basil Dean — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

sherlock holmes

Key Collaborators

Graham Cutts Director Robert Martin Director of Photography Robert De Grasse Director of Photography Otto Ludwig Editor W.P. Lipscomb Screenplay Arthur Conan Doyle Novel Basil Dean Producer

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