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.
Directed by Michael Curtiz
based on novel or book
murder
dog
pre-code
dog show
philo vance
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Cast
William Powell
Philo Vance
Mary Astor
Hilda Lake
Eugene Pallette
Detective Heath
Ralph Morgan
Raymond Wrede
Robert McWade
District Attorney Markham
Robert Barrat
Archer Coe
Frank Conroy
Brisbane Coe
Etienne Girardot
Dr. Doremus
Paul Cavanagh
Thomas MacDonald
Arthur Hohl
Gamble the Butler
Helen Vinson
Doris Delafield
Jack La Rue
Eduardo Grassi
Crew
Michael Curtiz
Director
S.S. Van Dine
Writer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Popular Reviews
7 reviews
Maranda
6.0★ · 07/19/25
It’s no thin man but beggars can’t be choosers!
It’s no thin man but beggars can’t be choosers!
Freedom
8.0★ · 11/29/24
- What do you think of the suicide theory now, Sergeant?
- Well, it's slightly complicated since the man shot, slugged and stabbed himself, especially in the back.
I could watch movies like this one all day! I was also very excited to find out that there is a number of movies with Philo Vance as the protagonist and I can't wait to watch more of him! *I didn't figure out who the killer was before the reveal because I really thought it could be every single one of them. *Vance's dog stole the show!
- What do you think of the suicide theory now, Sergeant?
- Well, it's slightly complicated since the man shot, slugged and stabbed himself, especially in the back.
I could watch movies like this one all day! I was also very excited to find out that there is a number of movies with Philo Vance as the protagonist and I can't wait to watch more of him! *I didn't figure out who the killer was before the reveal because I really thought it could be every single one of them. *Vance's dog stole the show!
