The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
1932, English. Directed by Graham Cutts.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Graham CuttsDirector
- 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
- Clare GreetMrs. Hudson
- Moore MarriottMordecai Smith
Details
- Released
- 12 May 1932
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- W.P. Lipscomb
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What The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case is based on
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case is based on The Sign of Four (1890) by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.
1890
The Sign of Four
By Arthur Conan Doyle
Published by Lippincott's Monthly Magazine
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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case: quick answers
What should I watch before The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
Watch The Sleeping Cardinal (1931) and The Missing Rembrandt (1932) first.
What comes after The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
Next in the series: The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935) and Silver Blaze (1937).
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How long is The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
If you liked The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case, try The Scarlet Claw, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, The House of Fear.
Who directed The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932) was directed by Graham Cutts and stars Arthur Wontner, Isla Bevan, Ian Hunter.
What is The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case based on?
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case is based on The Sign of Four (1890) by Arthur Conan Doyle, published by Lippincott's Monthly Magazine.