Mystery · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 9m

The Greene Murder Case

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Director

Cast

William Powell as Philo Vance Florence Eldridge as Sibella Greene Ullrich Haupt as Dr. Von Blon Jean Arthur as Ada Greene Eugene Pallette as Sergeant Heath E.H. Calvert as John F. X. Markham

Crew

Henry W. Gerrard — Director of Photography Verna Willis — Editor Karl Hajos — Original Music Composer Louise Long — Screenplay S.S. Van Dine — Novel B.P. Schulberg — Producer

Tagline

Who was guilty of one of the most baffling crimes ever committed?

Synopsis

Philo Vance investigates when a murderer preys upon members of a wealthy family on New York's Upper East Side.

Mood & Themes

paraplegic gunshot wound snow mansion secret door district attorney pre-code police investigation philo vance criminally insane murder by gunshot wealthy family

Key Collaborators

Frank Tuttle Director Henry W. Gerrard Director of Photography Verna Willis Editor Karl Hajos Original Music Composer Louise Long Screenplay S.S. Van Dine Novel B.P. Schulberg Producer Travis Banton Costume Design

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