The Benson Murder Case (1930)
DID SHE KILL? Solve the crime that shocked New York!
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.
Director: Frank Tuttle
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: April 13, 1930
Cast
- William Powell - Philo Vance
- William 'Stage' Boyd - Harry Gray
- Eugene Pallette - Sgt. Edward Heath
- Paul Lukas - Adolph Mohler
- Natalie Moorhead - Fanny Del Roy
- Richard Tucker - Anthony Benson
- May Beatty - Mrs. Paula Banning
- E.H. Calvert - DA John F.X. Markham
- Mischa Auer - Albert Brecker (uncredited)
- Perry Ivins - Print Dealer (uncredited)
Screenplay
- S.S. Van Dine (Novel)
- Bartlett Cormack (Screenplay)
Music: Charles Midgely
Cinematography: Archie Stout
Editing: Doris Drought
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles
Keywords
detective, murder, philo vance, stock market crash
More Films by Director: Frank Tuttle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Benson Murder Case about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Benson Murder Case?
- The Benson Murder Case was directed by Frank Tuttle.
- Who stars in The Benson Murder Case?
- The Benson Murder Case stars William Powell, William 'Stage' Boyd, Eugene Pallette, Paul Lukas, Natalie Moorhead, Richard Tucker.
- How long is The Benson Murder Case?
- The Benson Murder Case has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Benson Murder Case?
- The Benson Murder Case is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Benson Murder Case produced?
- The Benson Murder Case was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Benson Murder Case?
- The themes of The Benson Murder Case include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles.