The Engineer's Thumb(1923)
The Engineer's Thumb Synopsis
Dr. John Watson treats a patient who has lost a thumb. The patient says that the loss of his thumb was not an accident but the result of an attack. However, he fears that the story behind the loss of his digit is so strange that the police will not believe it.
The Engineer's Thumb (1923) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by George Ridgwell, released on March 1, 1923. It stars Eille Norwood, Hubert Willis, Bertram Burleigh and Ward McAllister. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George Ridgwell
- Writers:
- Arthur Conan Doyle, Geoffrey Malins, Patrick L. Mannock
- Production:
- Stoll Picture Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Engineer's Thumb Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eille Norwood
as Sherlock Holmes
- Hubert Willis
Hubert Willis
as Dr. John Watson
Bertram Burleigh
as Hatcherley
- Ward McAllister
Ward McAllister
as Ferguson
Mercy Hatton
as Girl
Key crew
Directed by George Ridgwell, written by Arthur Conan Doyle, Geoffrey Malins and Patrick L. Mannock.
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The Engineer's Thumb Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Engineer's Thumb – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Engineer's Thumb?
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The main cast of The Engineer's Thumb (1923) includes Eille Norwood, Hubert Willis, Bertram Burleigh, Ward McAllister and Mercy Hatton. The film was directed by George Ridgwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Engineer's Thumb released?
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The Engineer's Thumb was released on March 1, 1923.
Is The Engineer's Thumb worth watching?
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The Engineer's Thumb (1923) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.