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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case (1932): Cast

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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case is a 1932 crime thriller directed by Graham Cutts, starring Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes, Ian Hunter and Miles Malleson. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case (1932) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Graham Cutts
Genres
Crime , Mystery , Action , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case About?

The premise of The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case without spoilers.

A young woman seeks Holmes’s protection after being menaced by an escaped killer who is after missing treasure. When she is kidnapped, Holmes and Watson descend into the city’s criminal underworld, working tirelessly to locate her and stop the murderer’s pursuit of the hidden loot.

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case Themes & Keywords

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  • dr. john watson character
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  • woman
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  • wooden leg
  • wharf
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  • warehouse
  • revenge
  • pub
  • one legged man
  • master of disguise
  • kidnapping
  • jewelry heist
  • bound and gagged
  • double cross
  • eight word title
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case Cast & Characters

Arthur Wontner leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Ian Hunter as Dr. John Watson and Miles Malleson as Thaddeus Sholto. Directed by Graham Cutts; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Graham Cutts

More films directed by Graham Cutts: Car of Dreams, Three Men in a Boat, Looking on the Bright Side and The Rat.

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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case?

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case released?

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case was released on May 12, 1932.

Who directed The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case?

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case was directed by Graham Cutts.

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Who is in the cast of The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case?

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case stars Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes, Ian Hunter as Dr. John Watson and Miles Malleson as Thaddeus Sholto, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case have a post-credit scene?

No. The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes’ Greatest Case has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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