Movie: The Benson Murder Case

Top 10 Billed Cast

William Powell
William Powell

Philo Vance

William 'Stage' Boyd
William 'Stage' Boyd

Harry Gray

Eugene Pallette
Eugene Pallette

Sgt. Edward Heath

Paul Lukas
Paul Lukas

Adolph Mohler

Natalie Moorhead
Natalie Moorhead

Fanny Del Roy

Richard Tucker
Richard Tucker

Anthony Benson

May Beatty
May Beatty

Mrs. Paula Banning

E.H. Calvert
E.H. Calvert

DA John F.X. Markham

Mischa Auer
Миша Ауэр

Albert Brecker (uncredited)

Perry Ivins
Perry Ivins

Print Dealer (uncredited)

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  • Overview

    A ruthless, crooked stockbroker is murdered at his luxurious country estate, and detective Philo Vance just happens to be there; he decides to find out who killed him.

  • Release Date

    1930-04-13

  • Average

    5.912

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    DID SHE KILL? Solve the crime that shocked New York!

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  • Languages:

    English
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