The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939)
A DUMBELLE...who knew too much about MURDER!
1939 · NR · 1h 18m · Comedy, Mystery
Genres: Comedy, Mystery
Super-sleuth Philo Vance faces the zaniest case of his career when Gracie Allen "helps" him try to solve the murder of an escaped convict. As she attempts to clear the name of a friend accused of the killing, her wacky, scatterbrained ways constantly impede the investigation.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Writers: Nat Perrin, C. Gardner Sullivan, S.S. Van Dine
Music by: Gerard Carbonara, Leo Shuken
Cinematography: Charles Lang
Editor: Paul Weatherwax
Part of the Philo Vance franchise.
Cast
Gracie Allen as Gracie AllenWarren William as Philo VanceEllen Drew as Ann WilsonKent Taylor as Bill BrownJed Prouty as Uncle AmbroseJerome Cowan as Daniel MircheDonald MacBride as Dist. Atty. John, MarkhamH.B. Warner as Richard LawrenceWilliam Demarest as Police Sgt. Ernest HeathJudith Barrett as Dixie Del MarrSam Lee as ThugAl Shaw as ThugMore like this
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