Philo Vance's Secret Mission

Aug 30, 1947

0h 58m

★ 5.0

Secret murder... Sinister mission

Overview

Philo Vance is hired to write a true-crime mystery... but when the facts about an unsolved crime are about to be brought out into the open a murder takes place.

Genres

Mystery

Crime

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Cast

Philo Vance

Alan Curtis

Mona Bannister

Sheila Ryan

Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips

Tala Birell

Ernie Clark

Frank Jenks

Sheriff Harry Madison

James Bell

Paul Morgan

Frank Fenton

Martin Jamison

Paul Maxey

Joe, the photographer

Kenneth Farrell

Louise Roberts aka Mrs. Paul Morgan

Toni Todd

Carl Wilson (uncredited)

David Leonard

Deputy (uncredited)

William Newell

Haddon Phillips (uncredited)

Tom Quinn

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'.

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Wonderful idea to give a party with people who dislike each other. Late at night, everyone decides to go into the pool, except Stamm, who is drunk. Montague dives in as does Greeff and Leland, but only Greeff and Leland come out. Montague is no where to be found so Leland suspects foul play and calls the cops. Luckily, Philo is with the D.A. and comes along, but they do not find Montague. When they drain the pool the next day, they find nothing except what looks like dragon prints. Philo has his suspicions and tries to piece the clues together to find out what has happened.

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