The Bishop Murder Case (1929)
ALL-TALKING!...ALL-THRILLS!
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'.
Director: Nick Grindé, David Burton
Genre: Mystery
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: December 31, 1929
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Lenore J. Coffee
- S.S. Van Dine (Novel)
Cinematography: Roy F. Overbaugh
Editing: William LeVanway
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
pre-code, philo vance
More Films by Director: Nick Grindé, David Burton
More Films in Genre: Mystery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bishop Murder Case about?
- 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'.
- Who directed The Bishop Murder Case?
- The Bishop Murder Case was directed by Nick Grindé, David Burton.
- Who stars in The Bishop Murder Case?
- The Bishop Murder Case stars Basil Rathbone, Leila Hyams, Roland Young, Alec B. Francis, George F. Marion, Zelda Sears.
- How long is The Bishop Murder Case?
- The Bishop Murder Case has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Bishop Murder Case?
- The Bishop Murder Case is a Mystery film.
- Where was The Bishop Murder Case produced?
- The Bishop Murder Case was produced in United States of America.