The movie adaptions of the S. S. Van Dine novels featuring the detective Philo Vance, starring various actors in the lead role.
15 films
The Canary Murder Case
1929
The Greene Murder Case
1929
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The Bishop Murder Case
1929
The Benson Murder Case
1930
The Kennel Murder Case
1933
The Dragon Murder Case
1934
The Casino Murder Case
1935
The Garden Murder Case
1936
The Scarab Murder Case
1936
Night of Mystery
1937
The Gracie Allen Murder Case
1939
Calling Philo Vance
1940
Philo Vance's Gamble
1947
Philo Vance Returns
1947
Philo Vance's Secret Mission
1947
Lenore J. Coffee (Writer) · Nick Grindé (Director) · David Burton (Director)
Basil Rathbone
Philo Vance
Leila Hyams
Belle Dillard
Roland Young
Sigurd 'Erik' Arnesson
Alec B. Francis
Professor Bertrand Dillard
George F. Marion
Adolph Drukker
Zelda Sears
Mrs. Otto Drukker
Bodil Rosing
Grete Menzel
Carroll Nye
John E. Sprigg
Charles Quatermaine
John Pardee (as Charles Quartermaine)
James Donlan
Ernest Heath
Sidney Bracey
Pyne (as Sydney Bracey)
Clarence Geldart
John F.-X. Markham
Delmer Daves
Raymond Sperling
Nellie Bly Baker
Beedle
Marcia Mae Jones
Hungry Child in Park (uncredited)
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The murders start with the body of Robin. He is found with a arrow through the heart, but Vance deduces that the body was placed and not found where he was killed. The note found dealing with the murder was part of a nursery rhyme and signed by 'Bishop'. The only witness may have been Mrs. Drukker and Adolph, but they are not talking. As the murders progress, each one is accompanied by a nursery rhyme. It is up to Philo Vance to unravel the clues and unmask the identity of the murderer 'Bishop'.
