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The Casino Murder Case (1935)

Directed by Edwin L. Marin

Mystery | Comedy

Overview

When Philo Vance receives a note that harm will befall Lynn at the casino that night, he takes the threat seriously while the DA dismisses it. At the casino owned by Uncle Kinkaid, Lynn is indeed poisoned under the watchful eye of Philo. However, he recovers, but the same cannot be said for Lynn’s wife Virginia, who is at the family home. Only a family member could have poisoned Lynn and Virginia and everyone has their dark motives. Philo will follow the clues and find the perpetrator.

Length 82 minutes

Actors

Paul Lukas | Alison Skipworth | Donald Cook | Rosalind Russell | Arthur Byron | Ted Healy | Eric Blore | Isabel Jewell | Louise Fazenda | Purnell Pratt | Leslie Fenton | Louise Henry | Leo G. Carroll | Charles Sellon | William Demarest

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
02/28/2022TVDVDLibrary6 stars
 

Viewing Notes

More Philo Vance and yet another actor taking on the role. Paul Lukas for this installment. I didn’t care much for Lukas as Vance but I did enjoy this movie and the twists it takes.

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