The Canary Murder Case (1929)
Who killed the most beautiful woman on Broadway?
A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by her and everyone had a motive to see her dead. The only witness to the crime has also been 'rubbed out'. Only one man, the keen, fascinating, debonair detective Philo Vance, would be able to figure out who is the killer.
Cast
- William Powell - Philo Vance
- James Hall - Jimmie Spottswoode
- Louise Brooks - The Canary
- Jean Arthur - Alice LaFosse
- Charles Lane - Charles Spottswoode
- Lawrence Grant - John Cleaver
- Gustav von Seyffertitz - Dr. Ambrose Lindquist
- E.H. Calvert - District Attorney Markham (as Captain E. H. Calvert)
- Eugene Pallette - Sergeant Heath
- Ned Sparks - Tony Skeel
Screenplay
- Albert S. Le Vino (Adaptation)
- S.S. Van Dine (Novel)
- Florence Ryerson (Screenplay)
- S.S. Van Dine (Dialogue)
Themes
Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
self sacrifice, blackmail, stage show, beautiful woman, murder, district attorney, broadway, showgirl, pre-code, police investigation, philo vance, duplicity, father son relationship, strangled, society sleuth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Canary Murder Case about?
- A beautiful showgirl, name "the Canary" is a scheming nightclub singer. Blackmailing is her game and with that she ends up dead. But who killed "the Canary". All the suspects knew and were used by her and everyone had a motive to see her dead. The only witness to the crime has also been 'rubbed out'. Only one man, the keen, fascinating, debonair detective Philo Vance, would be able to figure out who is the killer.
- Who directed The Canary Murder Case?
- The Canary Murder Case was directed by Malcolm St. Clair, Frank Tuttle.
- Who stars in The Canary Murder Case?
- The Canary Murder Case stars William Powell, James Hall, Louise Brooks, Jean Arthur, Charles Lane, Lawrence Grant.
- How long is The Canary Murder Case?
- The Canary Murder Case has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Canary Murder Case?
- The Canary Murder Case is a Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was The Canary Murder Case produced?
- The Canary Murder Case was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Canary Murder Case?
- The themes of The Canary Murder Case include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.