The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
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.
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Cutts
- Screenplay & Story
- W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Score
- Ernest Irving
- Original Title
- The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Associated Talking Pictures (ATP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Cutts
W.P. Lipscomb, Arthur Conan Doyle
Ernest Irving
Robert Martin, Robert De Grasse
Otto Ludwig
Basil Dean
Department Leadership Roster
W.P. Lipscomb
Screenplay
Robert Martin
Director of Photography
Graham Cutts
Director
Basil Dean
Producer
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Robert De Grasse
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
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What is The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case about?
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.
Who directed The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case was directed by Graham Cutts.
Who stars in The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
The principal cast of The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case includes Arthur Wontner, Isla Bevan, Ian Hunter, Graham Soutten, Herbert Lomas.
When was The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case released and how long is it?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case was composed by Ernest Irving.
Is The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case based on a book or true story?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).