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[FILM POSTER]. The Great Character of Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of Four. [New York: Thanhouser Film Corporation, 1913]. Lithographed poster depicts Major Sholto looking at treasure, as a knife-wielding Jonathan Small and Andaman Islander, Tonga, stalk him in the background. Sight approximately 20 ½ x 19 ½”. Matted and framed under plexiglass 23 x 22”. Poster visibly wrinkled, creased, toned, with several tears at lower left corner. Poster appears to be trimmed at bottom, with some probable loss of text and imagery. Despite the condition issues this poster has, its incredible rarity (it may be the only copy extant) makes it of the greatest interest. This silent film was a two-reel movie, starring Harry Benham as Holmes and Charles Gunn as Watson.