The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
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'.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Nick GrindéDirector
- Lenore J. CoffeeWriter
- David BurtonDirector
Cast
- Basil RathbonePhilo Vance
- Leila HyamsBelle Dillard
- Roland YoungSigurd 'Erik' Arnesson
- Alec B. FrancisProfessor Bertrand Dillard
- George F. MarionAdolph Drukker
- Zelda SearsMrs. Otto Drukker
- Bodil RosingGrete Menzel
- Carroll NyeJohn E. Sprigg
- Charles QuatermaineJohn Pardee (as Charles Quartermaine)
- James DonlanErnest Heath
- Sidney BraceyPyne (as Sydney Bracey)
- Clarence GeldartJohn F.-X. Markham
Stills
Themes
pre-codephilo vance