The Sign of the Claw

Dog star Peter the Great tops the cast of this silent-era gem of a crime melodrama, the story of how the loyal canine aids his patrolman master (Edward Hearn) and comes to the rescue of a young man who works for a bank targeted by thieves. One of only five films made by the talented pooch, who was shot and killed in 1926. With Ethel Shannon, Joseph Bennett. 55 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; bonus short "Look Out Buster" (1927). Silent with music score.