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6.3/10 • 48

1933-10-281h 13m

CrimeMystery

William Powell returns as Philo Vance

Philo Vance, accompanied by his prize-losing Scottish terrier, investigates the locked-room murder of a prominent and much-hated collector whose broken Chinese vase provides an important clue.

Directors
Michael Curtiz
Writters
S.S. Van Dine
Editors
S.S. Van Dine, Harold McLernon

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  1. William Powell

    William Powell

    Philo Vance

  2. Mary Astor

    Mary Astor

    Hilda Lake

  3. Eugene Pallette

    Eugene Pallette

    Detective Heath

  4. Ralph Morgan

    Ralph Morgan

    Raymond Wrede

  5. Robert McWade

    Robert McWade

    District Attorney Markham

  6. Robert Barrat

    Robert Barrat

    Archer Coe

  7. Frank Conroy

    Frank Conroy

    Brisbane Coe

  8. Etienne Girardot

    Etienne Girardot

    Dr. Doremus

  9. James Lee

    James Lee

    Liang

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CinemaSerf

Jun 13, 2022

6/10

This is a well above average murder mystery that finds amateur detective "Philo Vance" (William Powell), and his Scots terrier, called in to investigate the curious case of a wealthy man who has apparently shot himself whilst locked in his study. The coroner, however, casts doubt on the simplicity of the suicide theory, and when the man's brother is found dead too - we have a cracking little enigma to solve. There are a few twists and turns as many of the characters seem quite likely suspects and Eugene Pallette ("Detective Heath") adds well to the pace of this quite quirky whodunit as a policeman in the ("Lestrade") vein. The ending is a bit contrived, but it's still a good watch.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Keywords
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