poster

1935

(03/15/1935) (US)

Action, Mystery,

1h 22m

65

User Score

S.S. Van Dine's Greatest Philo Vance Mystery!

Overview

When Philo Vance receives a note that harm will befall Lynn at the casino that night, he takes the threat seriously while the DA dismisses it. At the casino owned by Uncle Kinkaid, Lynn is indeed poisoned under the watchful eye of Philo. However, he recovers, but the same cannot be said for Lynn's wife Virginia, who is at the family home. Only a family member could have poisoned Lynn and Virginia and everyone has their dark motives. Philo will follow the clues and find the perpetrator.

1935

65

User Score

(03/15/1935) (US)

Action, Mystery,

1h 22m

S.S. Van Dine's Greatest Philo Vance Mystery!

Overview

When Philo Vance receives a note that harm will befall Lynn at the casino that night, he takes the threat seriously while the DA dismisses it. At the casino owned by Uncle Kinkaid, Lynn is indeed poisoned under the watchful eye of Philo. However, he recovers, but the same cannot be said for Lynn's wife Virginia, who is at the family home. Only a family member could have poisoned Lynn and Virginia and everyone has their dark motives. Philo will follow the clues and find the perpetrator.

Cast

Paul Lukas

Paul Lukas

Philo Vance

Alison Skipworth

Alison Skipworth

Mrs. Llewellyn

Ted Healy

Ted Healy

Sergeant Heath

Louise Henry

Louise Henry

Virginia

Charles Sellon

Charles Sellon

Dr. Doremus

William Demarest

William Demarest

Auctioneer (uncredited)