The Benson Murder Case

The Benson Murder Case

The Benson Murder Case

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The Benson Murder Case

"DID SHE KILL? Solve the crime that shocked New York!"

1930

1h 5m

5.8(15 votes)

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

William Powell

Philo Vance

William Powell

Acting

William 'Stage' Boyd

Harry Gray

William 'Stage' Boyd

Acting

Eugene Pallette

Sgt. Edward Heath

Eugene Pallette

Acting

Paul Lukas

Adolph Mohler

Paul Lukas

Acting

Natalie Moorhead

Fanny Del Roy

Natalie Moorhead

Acting

Richard Tucker

Anthony Benson

Richard Tucker

Acting

May Beatty

Mrs. Paula Banning

May Beatty

Acting

E.H. Calvert

DA John F.X. Markham

E.H. Calvert

Acting

Миша Ауэр

Albert Brecker (uncredited)

Миша Ауэр

Acting

Perry Ivins

Print Dealer (uncredited)

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Acting

Charles McMurphy

Detective Burke (uncredited)

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Acting

Guy Oliver

Captain Hagedorn (uncredited)

Guy Oliver

Acting

Dick Rush

Detective Welch (uncredited)

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Acting

Otto Yamaoka

Sam (uncredited)

Otto Yamaoka

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