Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Philo Vance
Leila Hyams
as Belle Dillard
Roland Young
as Sigurd 'Erik' Arnesson
Alec B. Francis
as Professor Bertrand Dillard
George F. Marion
as Adolph Drukker
Zelda Sears
as Mrs. Otto Drukker
Bodil Rosing
as Grete Menzel
Carroll Nye
as John E. Sprigg
Charles Quatermaine
as John Pardee (as Charles Quartermaine)
James Donlan
as Ernest Heath
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1929
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresMystery
Votes16
DirectorNick Grindé, David Burton
WritersLenore J. Coffee
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Bishop Murder Case
About The Bishop Murder Case
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'.
Directed by Nick Grindé, David Burton, The Bishop Murder Case leans on a strong ensemble — Basil Rathbone, Leila Hyams, Roland Young — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1929.
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