The Sign of Four (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 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
- Starring:
- Arthur Wontner, Isla Bevan, (more)
- Director(s):
- Graham Cutts, Rowland V. Lee, (more)
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Sign of Four
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
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 74 mins
Complete Cast of The Sign of Four
- Arthur Wontner - Sherlock Holmes
- Ian Hunter - Dr. John H. Watson
- Graham [Ben] Soutten - Jonathan Small
- Roy Emerton - Bailey
- Kynaston Reeves - Bartholomew
- Herbert Lomas - Maj. John Sholto
- Isla Bevan - Mary Morstan
- Gilbert Davis - Athelney Jones
- Edgar Norfolk - Capt. Morstan
- Clare Greet - Mrs. Hudson
- Miles Malleson - Thaddeus Sholto
- Director(s):
- Graham Cutts, Rowland V. Lee
- Writer(s):
- W.P. Lipscomb
- Producer(s):
- Rowland V. Lee, Basil Dean
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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