
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
Seen it?1932 | 77 min | Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Crime, Action
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved The Naked City or The Maltese Falcon, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Graham Cutts
- Arthur WontnerSherlock Holmes
- Isla BevanMary Morstan
- Ian HunterDr. John Watson
- Graham SouttenJonathan Small
- Herbert LomasMaj. John Sholto
- Gilbert DavisDet. Insp. Atherly Jones
- Margaret YardeMrs. Smith
- Roy EmertonThe Tattooed Man
- Mr. BurnhettTattoo Artist
- Charles FarrellFunfair Patron